National Transfer Account (NTA) Report: Assessing Nepal’s Demographic Dividend and Economic Gaps
10th January 2026, Kathmandu
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released the inaugural “National Transfer Account (NTA) Nepal, 2078/79” report. Prepared with technical support from UNFPA, this landmark study provides an in-depth analysis of income, consumption, and resource reallocation across different age groups in Nepal.
NTA Report Assessing Nepal’s Demographic
The 27–46 Age Group: Nepal’s Economic Engine
The NTA report highlights that only individuals between the ages of 27 and 46 generate a lifecycle surplus—meaning their labor income exceeds their consumption.
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For all other groups, specifically children and youth under 27 and elderly citizens over 46, there is a significant ‘lifecycle deficit.’ The highest per capita deficit is observed in the elderly population, where consumption significantly outweighs labor earnings.
Vital Statistics from the NTA Report:
| Indicator | Status/Value |
| Working Age Population (15-64) | 65% of Total Population |
| Total Lifecycle Deficit (FY 2078/79) | NPR 152.7 Billion |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 38.5% |
| Youth Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
Strategic Policy Implications
The findings underscore an urgent need for policy shifts in education and labor. While health services show higher public consumption, the high private expenditure on education suggests a need for increased government investment in the academic sector to alleviate the burden on Nepalese households.
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