Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Nepal
Nepal continues to navigate its complex political landscape as a federal parliamentary republic, with ongoing challenges in political stability, economic development, and implementing constitutional reforms.
Political Stability
Below Average
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Below Average
Government Type
Federal Parliamentary Republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system of civil law and customary law
Head of State
President Ram Chandra Paudel(since 2023)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal(Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre))since 2022
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Moderately Unstable
World Bank Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Hybrid Regime
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Left-wing
Far-left
Center-left
Voting Rights
Citizens 18 and older can vote, with universal and equal right to participate in elections
Recent Developments
- Political coalition government formed in 2022
- Ongoing efforts to stabilize federal democratic system
- Continued implementation of 2015 constitution
- Economic reforms and anti-corruption initiatives
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