Nepal

Country

2,64,94,504 Population

Census data: 2011

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Demographics

Population

2,64,94,504 People

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National Data Profile

Religion

Hindu (21,551,492) Most populous religion

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Language

Nepali (11,661,348) Language most spoken at home

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Caste and Ethnic Groups

Chhetri (4,327,086) Most populous caste or ethnic group

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Disabled

1.9% Are disabled

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Agriculture

Agriculture Land Use Area

6,58,64,209 Hectares

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National Data Profile

Agriculture Land Holding Size

3,52,25,295 Hectares

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Education

Literacy

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Education Level Passed

39.3% (6,242,379) Have passed the primary level

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Education Level Passed by Sex

11.5% (1,822,090) Have passed the secondary level

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Households

54,23,297 Households

'4.89' Average household size

'94.16' Men per 100 women

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National Data Profile

Household Construction Materials

Home Ownership

85.3% (4,623,653) Own their own home

Main Type of Cooking Fuel

64% (3,470,224) Use wood for cooking

Main Type of Lighting Fuel

67.3% (3,647,746) Use electricity for lighting

Drinking Water Source

47.8% (2,591,379) Use piped tap water for drinking

Household Toilet Type

41.7% (2,262,652) Have a flush toilet