According to the latest Census report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Nepal, the country’s population has reached the 30 million mark. The report shows that Nepal’s population has increased by 10.5% since the last census conducted in 2011.
The report also reveals that the population growth rate in the urban areas is higher than in rural areas. The urban population has grown by 17.1%, while the rural population has grown by 8.8% in the last decade.
The Census report also sheds light on the gender ratio in Nepal. According to the report, there are 94 men for every 100 women in the country. The report also shows that the average household size has decreased to 4.6 from 5.4 in the last decade.
The government officials have expressed their concern over the population growth rate and have emphasized the need for family planning and population control measures. The report will help the government to plan and implement policies related to the country’s population.
The Census report is considered crucial for the government as it provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s population, which is important for the country’s development and growth. The government is expected to use the data from the report to plan and implement policies related to health, education, and infrastructure development in the country.
The report has been welcomed by the civil society, which has called for the government to use the data to address the social and economic challenges faced by the country. The report has also generated discussions on the need for sustainable development and population control measures in Nepal.
- Total population: 30,747,138
- Male population: 15,187,749
- Female population: 15,559,389
- Urban population: 9,832,912
- Rural population: 20,914,226
- Average household size: 4.7
- Literacy rate: 68.2%
