Nepal—Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%)
Latest Value
27.9%
2017
Maximum
94.0%
2003
Minimum
27.9%
2017
CAGR
-8.3%
6 years
Last
27.9%
Previous
—
Highest
94.0%
Lowest
27.9%
Unit
% of female population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nepal's female labor force participation, 15+ (%) was 27.9% in 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 94.0% (2003) and the lowest was 27.9% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27.9% | -65.0% |
| 2015 | 79.8% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 79.7% | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 77.5% | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 78.6% | -16.4% |
| 2003 | 94.0% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Methodology
Data compiled by Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Unit
% of female population ages 15+