Nepal's Anti-Corruption Protests Cause $586 Million Economic Loss and Require $252 Million for Reconstruction

Dec 12, 2025 04:35 pm CST

Recent youth-led anti-corruption protests in Nepal resulted in $586 million in economic losses to the nation's $42 billion economy. The demonstrations, which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, destroyed significant government infrastructure and will require over $252 million for reconstruction, while the interim government prepares for elections in 2026.