Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal
Nepal: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 35.12 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal stood at 35.12.
That represents a change of down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal peaked at 37.2 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 34.25, in 2020.
That places Nepal 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 37.2 | — |
| 1992 | 37.2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 37.2 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 37.19 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 37.15 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 37.13 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 37.07 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 37.05 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 37.02 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 37.01 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 37.01 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 36.95 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 36.91 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 36.89 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 36.88 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 36.8 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 36.72 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 36.67 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 36.62 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 36.59 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 36.5 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 36.37 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 36.19 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 36.05 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 35.94 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 35.8 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 35.66 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 35.53 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 35.6 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 34.25 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 34.68 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 35.22 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 35.27 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 35.19 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 35.14 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 35.14 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 35.12 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.13 | 37.02 | 37.2 | 9 |
| 2000s | 36.84 | 36.62 | 37.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.02 | 35.53 | 36.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35 | 34.25 | 35.27 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 174 Mauritania 36.34 compare
- 175 Tajikistan 35.51 compare
- 176 Algeria 35.26 compare
- 178 Iraq 34.98 compare
- 179 Sudan 34.7 compare
- 180 Palestine, State of 34 compare
More work & labour data for Nepal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.568 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6174 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8524 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,496 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 22,611 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 16,146 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 15,685 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 31,831 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal was 35.12 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 37.2 in 1992.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.25 in 2020.
- How does Nepal rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Nepal ranks 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.