| Area of Bagmati Zone | 9,418.4 km² |
| Population | 4.9 million |
| Male Population | 2,449,163 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,461,263 (50.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +167.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +59.4% |
| Median Age | 24.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 24.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 25.1 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Bagmati Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,834,122 | 2,948,257 | 3,080,176 | 4,910,416 |
| Population Density | 194.7 / km² | 313.0 / km² | 327.0 / km² | 521.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 59.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | +167.7% | +66.6% | +59.4% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 24.8 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 24.8 years | 24.4 years | 25.1 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Bagmati Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 187,249 | 170,558 | 357,808 |
| 5-9 | 233,284 | 219,859 | 453,144 |
| 10-14 | 278,313 | 269,984 | 548,298 |
| 15-19 | 292,430 | 282,246 | 574,676 |
| 20-24 | 265,187 | 285,010 | 550,198 |
| 25-29 | 221,504 | 252,827 | 474,332 |
| 30-34 | 192,591 | 207,200 | 399,792 |
| 35-39 | 172,989 | 180,782 | 353,771 |
| 40-44 | 153,784 | 148,638 | 302,423 |
| 45-49 | 122,692 | 117,241 | 239,933 |
| 50-54 | 103,394 | 97,462 | 200,856 |
| 55-59 | 76,740 | 72,095 | 148,835 |
| 60-64 | 63,192 | 66,300 | 129,493 |
| 65-69 | 49,615 | 51,682 | 101,297 |
| 70-74 | 36,200 | 39,377 | 75,577 |
| 75-79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Population Density
Population Density: 521.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 4.9 million | 9,418.4 km² | 521.4 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 138,747 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 144,700 | 0.4% | 595 |
| 200 | 150,909 | 0.4% | 620 |
| 300 | 157,381 | 0.4% | 647 |
| 400 | 164,137 | 0.4% | 675 |
| 500 | 171,183 | 0.4% | 704 |
| 600 | 178,531 | 0.4% | 734 |
| 700 | 186,192 | 0.4% | 766 |
| 800 | 194,181 | 0.4% | 798 |
| 900 | 201,117 | 0.4% | 693 |
| 1000 | 208,052 | 0.3% | 693 |
| 1100 | 221,930 | 0.6% | 1,387 |
| 1200 | 235,802 | 0.6% | 1,387 |
| 1300 | 249,668 | 0.6% | 1,386 |
| 1400 | 263,536 | 0.5% | 1,386 |
| 1500 | 277,409 | 0.5% | 1,387 |
| 1600 | 346,758 | 2.3% | 6,934 |
| 1700 | 416,107 | 1.8% | 6,934 |
| 1800 | 525,581 | 2.4% | 10,947 |
| 1900 | 750,358 | 3.6% | 22,477 |
| 1910 | 800,185 | 6.6% | 49,827 |
| 1920 | 890,181 | 11.2% | 89,996 |
| 1930 | 971,688 | 9.2% | 81,507 |
| 1940 | 1,060,622 | 9.2% | 88,934 |
| 1950 | 1,157,650 | 9.1% | 97,028 |
| 1960 | 1,381,320 | 19.3% | 223,670 |
| 1970 | 1,699,425 | 23% | 318,105 |
| 1990 | 2,948,257 | 31.7% | 624,416 |
| 2000 | 3,080,176 | 4.5% | 131,919 |
| 2020 | 5,204,592 | 30% | 1,062,208 |
| 2030 | 5,772,251 | 10.9% | 567,659 |
| 2040 | 6,291,718 | 9% | 519,467 |
| 2050 | 6,755,585 | 7.4% | 463,867 |
| 2060 | 7,092,061 | 5% | 336,476 |
| 2070 | 7,281,243 | 2.7% | 189,182 |
| 2080 | 7,340,111 | 0.8% | 58,868 |
| 2090 | 7,276,199 | -0.9% | -63,912 |
| 2100 | 7,140,368 | -1.9% | -135,831 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Bagmati Zone
Districts in Bagmati Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaktapur District | 123.1 km² | 325,484 | 6,847 / mi² |
| Dhading District | 1,906.7 km² | 320,013 | 434.7 / mi² |
| Kathmandu District | 413.6 km² | 2.9 million | 18,457 / mi² |
| Kavrepalanchok District | 1,393.6 km² | 234,451 | 435.7 / mi² |
| Lalitpur District | 396.7 km² | 522,156 | 3,409 / mi² |
| Nuwakot District | 1,193 km² | 250,018 | 542.8 / mi² |
| Rasuwa District | 1,500.8 km² | 41,036 | 70.8 / mi² |
| Sindhupalchowk District | 2,490.9 km² | 269,976 | 280.7 / mi² |
Other Zones in Nepal
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bheri Zone | 10,072.4 km² | 1.6 million | 414.1 / mi² |
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² | 456,830 | 143.8 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / mi² |
| Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² | 327,909 | 39.7 / mi² |
| Kosi Zone | 9,584.9 km² | 3.1 million | 826.2 / mi² |
| Lumbini Zone | 8,919.1 km² | 2.8 million | 824.2 / mi² |
| Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² | 1.3 million | 471.1 / mi² |
| Mechi Zone | 8,163.4 km² | 1.4 million | 436.8 / mi² |
| Narayani Zone | 8,400.6 km² | 3.3 million | 1,025 / mi² |
| Rapti Zone | 11,039.3 km² | 1.4 million | 331.9 / mi² |
| Sagarmatha Zone | 10,737.7 km² | 2.1 million | 504.7 / mi² |
| Seti Zone | 12,795 km² | 1.7 million | 334.4 / mi² |
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