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Nepal Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

22.91% −0.57% (-2.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #108 Global Peak 39.69% (1991) Source World Bank

Nepal Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Nepal's agriculture employment stood at 22.91% in 2025, a decline of +0.57% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.43% by 2026. Nepal ranked 108th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 21.43% - -
2027* trend 21.93% - -
2026* trend 22.43% - -
2025 22.91% −0.57% #108
2024 23.48% −0.47% #109
2023 23.95% −0.37% #109
2022 24.32% −0.67% #110
2021 24.99% +0.04% #111
2020 24.95% +1.18% #111
2019 23.77% −0.73% #112
2018 24.51% −0.93% #111
2017 25.44% −0.66% #111
2016 26.10% −0.24% #110
2015 26.34% −0.70% #110
2014 27.03% −0.94% #109
2013 27.97% −0.61% #110
2012 28.58% −0.69% #112
2011 29.27% −0.51% #110
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's agriculture employment?

Nepal's agriculture employment was 22.91% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Nepal?

Nepal's agriculture employment peaked at 39.69% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Nepal?

The lowest agriculture employment in Nepal was 22.91% in 2025.

How does Nepal rank in agriculture employment?

Nepal ranks 108th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Nepal in 2026?

Nepal's agriculture employment is projected to reach 22.43% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Nepal in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Nepal in 2025 was 22.91%. This ranks 108th in the world.

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