Afghanistan vs Nepal: Labor force participation rate
Afghanistan
37.46
in 2025
Nepal
39.24
in 2025
Afghanistan rank
181st
Nepal rank
178th
Labor force participation rate over time
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 39.24 against 37.46 in Afghanistan, a difference of 1.78.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Afghanistan ahead.
Afghanistan ranks 181st and Nepal ranks 178th of 186 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 3 and Nepal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.91 | 41.49 | 5.42 | Afghanistan |
| 2000s | 46.57 | 41.21 | 5.36 | Afghanistan |
| 2010s | 46.59 | 40.3 | 6.28 | Afghanistan |
| 2020s | 38.75 | 39.38 | 0.6282 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate, Afghanistan or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 39.24 against 37.46 in Afghanistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate between Afghanistan and Nepal?
- 1.78, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Nepal?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Afghanistan and Nepal rank globally for labor force participation rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 181st and Nepal ranks 178th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Labor force participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.