About Nepal
General Background
Nepal is the 10th poorest country in the world.
The per capita GDP is less than $240 per year.
Nepal ranks in the world's lowest percentile for educational provision.
The national literacy rate is 27.5% (age 15) - this compares to 96% in the U.S.A.
The literacy rate among women is less than 14% - compared to 49% among men.
More than 96% of girls never receive any formal education. |