Himalayan nation bridging China and South Asia — growing hydropower and tourism potential
📥 Download PDFInvestment Cooperation Guide — Nepal (2026 Edition) | Published by AERI
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan nation strategically positioned between China and India. AERI's research reveals that Nepal, with its vast hydropower potential and growing tourism sector, offers emerging investment opportunities.
In 2024, Nepal's GDP reached approximately USD 44 billion, with growth of 4.0%. Population approximately 30 million. China-Nepal bilateral trade reached USD 1.9 billion in 2024.
AERI believes Nepal's core investment value lies in vast hydropower potential (estimated 83,000 MW), growing tourism, and its position as a strategic bridge between China and South Asia.
Located between China (Tibet) and India. Area: 147,181 km². Capital: Kathmandu. Population approximately 30 million. Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
Investment Board of Nepal provides facilitation. Corporate tax 25%. VAT 13%. Foreign investment up to 100% in most sectors. Hydropower and tourism receive special incentives.
Major projects: hydropower stations, Pokhara International Airport, cross-border railway feasibility studies. Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network is a key BRI component.
Compiled by: Asia Economic Research Institute | April 2026
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