List of Nepalese provinces by population
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The list of seven provinces of Nepal by population (2021 census).[1]
| Province | Population (2021) | Density (people/km2) | Percentage of total | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Province | 6,116,866 | 301 | 20.97% | |
| Madhesh Province | 6,114,600 | 633 | 20.97% | |
| Lumbini Province | 5,122,078 | 230 | 17.56% | |
| Koshi Province | 4,961,412 | 192 | 17.01% | |
| Sudurpashchim Province | 2,694,783 | 138 | 9.24% | |
| Gandaki Province | 2,466,427 | 115 | 8.46% | |
| Karnali Province | 1,688,412 | 60 | 5.79% | |
| Nepal | 29,164,578 | 198 | 100% |

See also
- List of Nepalese provinces by GDP
- List of Nepalese provinces by HDI
- Administrative divisions of Nepal
References
- ^ "population | national_population and housing_census_year results". censusnepal.cbs.gov.np. Retrieved 2025-03-24.








