Kathmandu: Nepal has secured the same ‘BB-‘ sovereign credit rating from Fitch Ratings for 2025 as it did the previous year.
Despite recent socio-political challenges, monsoon-related natural disasters, and a sluggish global economy, maintaining the same rating demonstrates that Nepal’s ability to meet its long-term financial obligations remains credible in the eyes of international investors.
The Ministry of Finance says this outcome also confirms that the country’s overall macroeconomic stability is holding steady and strong.
The Ministry highlighted that the government’s continued fiscal discipline, improved revenue collection, prudent spending priorities, firm commitment to holding timely elections, and uninterrupted progress on strategic infrastructure projects have all helped strengthen international confidence in Nepal—even as election-related spending and political uncertainty could have created risks. The stable rating is seen as clear evidence that Nepal is building a more solid and positive economic foundation at home.
This rating will prove valuable in the future by attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country, deepening cooperation with international development partners, and providing a stable credit profile when Nepal eventually issues sovereign bonds in global financial markets.
A consistent rating is especially important for drawing long-term investment into key growth sectors such as energy, infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, and the digital economy.
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