Nepal Demat Accounts Cross 8 Million: Over 5.12 Million Active Mero Share Users

Nepal’s stock market has reached a significant digital milestone, with the number of Demat accounts surpassing 8 million as more people participate in the country’s capital market. The growing use of online investment platforms reflects the increasing accessibility of share ownership, IPO applications, and digital securities management.

According to the latest data from CDS and Clearing Limited (CDSC), Nepal has recorded more than 8.09 million Demat accounts. Meanwhile, the number of registered Mero Share users has reached approximately 7.18 million, including over 5.12 million active users.

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The figures highlight the expanding reach of Nepal’s digital investment infrastructure and the growing role of online platforms in connecting investors with the stock market.

Demat Accounts in Nepal: Latest CDSC Statistics

The latest figures published by CDSC show the scale of digital participation in Nepal’s capital market.

CDSC statistics · September 2026

80.96 lakh

Demat accounts

71.86 lakh

Registered Mero Share users

51.23 lakh

Active Mero Share users

20.44 billion

Total listed shares

Source: CDSC official statistics. Figures are rounded for readability.

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1. Demat Accounts Surpass 8 Million

The total number of Demat accounts in Nepal has reached 8,095,829, crossing the 8-million mark for the first time. A Demat account allows investors to hold shares and other securities in electronic form.

Investors can open a Demat account through a licensed Depository Participant (DP), which provides access to CDSC’s depository services.

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The milestone demonstrates the broad reach of Nepal’s securities market, particularly among individuals interested in IPOs, secondary-market investments, and long-term share ownership.

2. Mero Share Users Reach 7.18 Million

Mero Share has become an important digital platform for Nepalese investors. According to CDSC, 7,186,268 users have registered on the platform.

Mero Share allows investors to access their Demat-related services online, including applying for public offerings and managing certain securities-related activities without visiting a service provider for every task.

The difference between the total number of Demat accounts and registered Mero Share users indicates that not every Demat account is registered on the online platform.

3. More Than 5.12 Million Active Mero Share Users

CDSC reports 5,122,902 active Mero Share users. This represents a substantial level of engagement with the platform.

However, active Mero Share users should not automatically be considered active stock traders. Platform activity and actual buying or selling of shares are different measures. The figures indicate digital-platform engagement, rather than the number of people who regularly execute secondary-market trades.

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4. Digital Access Is Changing Nepal’s Investment Landscape

The expansion of Demat accounts and Mero Share registrations has made securities ownership and IPO participation accessible to a wider population.

Digital services have simplified several aspects of investing, including:

• Opening and maintaining Demat accounts through Depository Participants.

• Applying for IPOs and other public offerings online.

• Accessing securities-related information through Mero Share.

• Monitoring shareholdings and managing eligible online services.

Nevertheless, greater access to the stock market also increases the importance of investor education, financial discipline, and informed decision-making.

What Does This Milestone Mean for Nepal’s Stock Market?

The growth in Demat accounts reflects the increasing reach of Nepal’s capital market. However, account growth alone does not establish whether the market is becoming more liquid, whether investors are earning profits, or whether participation is sustainable.

For long-term market development, investors also need access to reliable information, transparent regulations, sound market infrastructure, and practical financial education.

New investors should understand the difference between fundamental analysis and technical analysis, learn how to evaluate listed companies, and recognise the risks associated with market volatility before investing.

Those interested in building these skills can explore Sarbaguna’s Share Market Training in Nepal, covering essential concepts for beginners and developing investors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How many Demat accounts are there in Nepal?

According to CDSC’s latest figures for September 2026, Nepal has 8,095,829 Demat accounts, or approximately 80.96 lakh.

2. How many Mero Share users are registered in Nepal?

CDSC reports 7,186,268 registered Mero Share users, equivalent to approximately 71.86 lakh.

3. How many active Mero Share users are there?

The latest reported figure is 5,122,902 active Mero Share users, or approximately 51.23 lakh. This figure refers to platform activity, not necessarily regular stock-market trading.

4. What is a Demat account?

A Demat account is an electronic account used to hold shares and other eligible securities. In Nepal, these accounts are maintained through Depository Participants connected to CDSC.

5. What is Mero Share used for?

Mero Share is CDSC’s online service that allows investors to access various securities-related services, including online IPO applications and Demat account information.

6. Does having a Demat account mean someone actively trades shares?

No. A Demat account may be used to hold shares without frequent trading. Similarly, having a registered Mero Share account does not necessarily mean that the user regularly buys or sells shares on NEPSE.

7. Where can beginners learn about the Nepal stock market?

Beginners can learn about IPOs, Demat accounts, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, risk management, and NEPSE trading through structured stock market training. Visit Sarbaguna.com to explore available learning resources and courses.