Nepal—Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
Latest Value
39.9%
2017
Maximum
93.0%
2003
Minimum
39.9%
2017
CAGR
-5.9%
5 years
Last
39.9%
Previous
—
Highest
93.0%
Lowest
39.9%
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nepal's labor force participation, age 15+ (national estimate, %) was 39.9% in 2017. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 93.0% (2003) and the lowest was 39.9% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 39.9% | -51.7% |
| 2015 | 82.7% | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 81.1% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 80.3% | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 93.0% |
Top Countries — Labor Force Participation, Age 15+ (National Estimate, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 88.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 85.3% | 2024 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 81.5% | 2024 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 81.4% | 2024 |
| 5 | Cambodia | 80.0% | 2023 |
| 6 | Niger | 79.6% | 2022 |
| 7 | Bolivia | 79.6% | 2024 |
| 8 | Uganda | 79.4% | 2021 |
| 9 | Mozambique | 78.8% | 2022 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 76.8% | 2025 |
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
Original contributors: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: June 22, 2026
Unit
% of total population ages 15+
Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators)View original source →