Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Nepal
Nepal: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 2.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Nepal, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Nepal is 2.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Nepal peaked at 8.86 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -6.12 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Nepal 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 2009 | 2 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 2018 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2019 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2020 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -468.9% |
| 2021 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 2022 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +191.1% |
| 2023 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 2024 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 2025 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2.25 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6005 % change on previous year, 3.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 2.25 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 0.9535 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Nepal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -468.9% | 1.66 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.86 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 2.12 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.85 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
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 income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Nepal?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Nepal was 2.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 8.86 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.12 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Nepal rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Nepal ranks 9th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.