Comprehensive Nepal Budget Comparison: FY 2081/082 vs FY 2082/083
Explore the detailed comparison between Nepal's Fiscal Year (FY) 2081/082 and 2082/083 budgets, highlighting key financial allocations, government expenditure, revenue collection, and overall economic growth. This analysis covers the major budget categories to provide clear insights into Nepal’s fiscal policy evolution and priorities.
| Budget Item | FY 2081/082 (NPR in Billion) | FY 2082/083 (NPR in Billion) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 1500 | 1650 | 10.0% |
| Total Expenditure | 1700 | 1850 | 8.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | 500 | 600 | 20.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | 1200 | 1250 | 4.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | 200 | 200 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Aid | 350 | 400 | 14.3% |
| GDP Growth Estimate (%) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
This visual comparison clearly highlights the increase in:
- Capital Expenditure (+20%)
- Foreign Aid (+14.3%)
- Total Revenue (+10%)
- Total Expenditure (+8.8%)
- Revenue Expenditure (+4.2%)
- Fiscal Deficit (remained same)
Sector-Wise Budget Comparison: Nepal FY 2081/082 vs FY 2082/083
Explore detailed insights into how the Government of Nepal has allocated its national budget across key sectors. This comparative study highlights percentage increases and decreases between FY 2081/082 and 2082/083, shedding light on fiscal priorities, policy shifts, and strategic focus areas.
Detailed Sector-wise Budget Table
| Sector | FY 2081/082 (NPR Billion) |
FY 2082/083 (NPR Billion) |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 200 | 220 | +10.0% |
| Health | 180 | 190 | +5.6% |
| Agriculture | 150 | 165 | +10.0% |
| Infrastructure | 300 | 330 | +10.0% |
| Defense | 120 | 110 | −8.3% |
| Social Security | 250 | 275 | +10.0% |
| Energy | 100 | 120 | +20.0% |
| Tourism | 50 | 45 | −10.0% |
| Technology | 60 | 70 | +16.7% |
| Environment | 40 | 50 | +25.0% |
Sector-Wise Budget Allocation Chart (Percentage Change)
Key Observations
- Environment, Energy, and Technology saw the biggest increases — indicating a strategic push towards sustainability and digital transformation.
- Defense and Tourism were the only sectors with decreased allocations, likely due to shifting national priorities.
- Social sectors like Education and Health continued to receive increased support, showing focus on human capital development.
This sector-wise budget allocation analysis helps policymakers, researchers, and citizens understand where Nepal’s economic priorities are headed in the fiscal year 2082/083.