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THE NEWS: Nepal received 1,158,459 international visitors in 2025, a 0.95% rise over 2024 and reaching 96.8% of 2019 pre‑pandemic levels, according to the Nepal Tourism Board’s Tourism Insights.
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WHY IT MATTERS: Near‑pre‑pandemic visitor numbers signal strong market confidence, encouraging operators, hoteliers and tour providers to expand capacity, while the planned digital dashboard will help policymakers and businesses allocate tourism benefits more effectively across Nepal’s economy.
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How many international visitors did Nepal receive in 2025?
Nepal’s international visitor count in 2025 was 1,158,459, representing a 0.95% increase over 2024 and reaching 96.8% of the 2019 pre‑pandemic level, as reported by the Nepal Tourism Board’s Tourism Insights. This shows near‑full recovery of inbound tourism for the country’s economy.
How many tourists visited Nepal in June 2026 and what was the growth rate?
In June 2026 Nepal welcomed 91,363 international tourists, a 19.5% increase compared with the same month a year earlier, indicating continued momentum in the post‑pandemic recovery. The rise underscores growing demand for Nepal’s natural and cultural attractions among adventure travelers worldwide.
What is Nepal’s next priority for managing tourism growth?
The Nepal Tourism Board says its next priority is to capture tourism’s economic contribution through a National Tourism Digital Dashboard that will track receipts, local retention, workforce development and destination competitiveness, helping policymakers and businesses allocate benefits more effectively across the sector.
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