Nepal vs South Sudan: Employment in agriculture vs. urban population
Nepal
61.2%
in 2023
South Sudan
59.2%
in 2023
Nepal rank
13th
South Sudan rank
15th
Employment in agriculture vs. urban population over time
- Nepal
- South Sudan
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 61.2% against 59.2% in South Sudan, a difference of 2.0%.
Across all 33 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 13th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.9% | 67.0% | 8.9% | Nepal |
| 2000s | 71.6% | 62.9% | 8.7% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 65.0% | 59.8% | 5.2% | Nepal |
| 2020s | 61.7% | 59.7% | 2.0% | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment in agriculture vs. urban population, Nepal or South Sudan?
- Nepal, at 61.2% against 59.2% in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in employment in agriculture vs. urban population between Nepal and South Sudan?
- 2.0%, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Sudan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and South Sudan rank globally for employment in agriculture vs. urban population?
- Nepal ranks 13th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO via World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Employment in agriculture vs. urban population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of people employed in agriculture includes working-age people with a job in farming, forestry, fishing, and related activities, including those temporarily absent.