China vs Nepal: Share of male vs. female employment in industry
China
37.7%
in 2025
Nepal
39.3%
in 2025
China rank
16th
Nepal rank
13th
Share of male vs. female employment in industry over time
- China
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 39.3% against 37.7% in China, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
China ranks 16th and Nepal ranks 13th of 186 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.0% | 29.4% | 8.4% | Nepal |
| 2000s | 25.2% | 31.3% | 6.0% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 33.3% | 35.4% | 2.1% | Nepal |
| 2020s | 36.8% | 38.4% | 1.6% | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of male vs. female employment in industry, China or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 39.3% against 37.7% in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of male vs. female employment in industry between China and Nepal?
- 1.6%, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Nepal?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do China and Nepal rank globally for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- China ranks 16th and Nepal ranks 13th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of total employment working in the industry sector.