A stator having a structure in which an insulating paper is easily inserted into a slot and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The stator includes a stator core (21) alternately having teeth (32) and slots (34) in a circumferential direction, a coil (33) installed at the stator core (21), and an insulating paper (60) provided around the coil (33) while being accommodated in the slot (34) and having a folded portion (64) in a lengthwise direction of the slot (34).