### Demographics
Nepal is incredibly diverse, characterized by a complex mosaic of ethnicities, languages, and religious beliefs living in close proximity.
| Category | Dominant Groups / Statistics | | :--- | :--- | | **Population** | ~29.1 million (2021 Census) | | **Major Ethnicities** | Chhetri (16.6%), Brahman-Hill (12.2%), Magar (7.1%), Tharu (6.6%), Tamang (5.8%), Newar (5%), Kami (4.8%) | | **Religions** | Hinduism (81.3%), Buddhism (9%), Islam (4.4%), Kirat (3.1%), Christianity (1.4%) | | **Median Age** | ~25.3 years (A youthful, developing population) | | **Major Languages** | Nepali (44.6%), Maithili (11.7%), Bhojpuri (6%), Tharu (5.8%), Tamang (5.1%), Newari (3.2%) |