List of prime ministers of Nepal

The prime minister of Nepal is the head of government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and the chairperson of the Council of Ministers. Although the president of Nepal is the constitutional head of state, symbolizing the unity of the nation, in practice the executive authority is exercised by the prime minister and the Council of Ministers.

The prime minister is typically the leader of the political party (or coalition) that commands a majority in the House of Representatives (Pratinidhi Sabhā), the lower house of the Federal Parliament of Nepal. The prime minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Federal Parliament, specifically the House of Representatives. The prime minister must be a member of the House of Representatives. The prime minister ranks third in the Nepalese order of precedence, following the president and the vice president.

The prime minister leads the Council of Ministers and holds the chief executive authority in the country. The prime minister must command the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office. Under Article 76 of the Constitution, the president appoints as prime minister the leader of the parliamentary party that commands a majority in the House of Representatives. If no single party holds a clear majority, the president appoints a member of the House who can command majority support with the backing of two or more parties. If that is not possible, the leader of the largest party is appointed, who must then secure a vote of confidence within 30 days.

The prime minister informs the president about resolutions of the Council of Ministers, bills to be introduced in Parliament, and other important matters including the general state of the country and foreign relations. The official residence of the prime minister is at Baluwatar, Kathmandu, while the Prime Minister's Office operates from Singha Durbar.