Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal
Nepal: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 39.14 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal is 39.14, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal peaked at 41.56 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 39.14, in 2027.
Nepal ranks 180th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41.55 | — |
| 1991 | 41.54 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 41.56 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 41.56 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 41.53 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 41.5 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 41.46 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 41.43 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 41.41 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 41.38 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 41.36 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 41.35 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 41.33 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 41.31 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 41.29 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 41.24 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 41.17 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 41.09 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 41.01 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 40.95 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 40.91 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 40.84 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 40.7 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 40.51 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 40.34 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 40.22 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 40.1 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 39.91 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 39.74 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 39.77 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 39.39 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 39.51 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 39.43 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 39.38 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 39.31 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 39.24 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 39.19 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 39.14 | -0.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 39.14 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 57.46, 68% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 39.14 is below the median for South Asia, which is 57.19, 68% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.49 | 41.38 | 41.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.21 | 40.95 | 41.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.3 | 39.74 | 40.91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.32 | 39.14 | 39.51 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Nepal was 39.14 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 41.56 in 1992.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.14 in 2027.
- How does Nepal rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Nepal ranks 180th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. 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 Labour force participation rate (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 labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.