Nepal Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Nepal's labor force participation stood at 39.24% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.18% by 2026. Nepal ranked 174th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 39.05% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 39.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.24% | −0.07pp | #174 |
| 2024 | 39.31% | −0.07pp | #174 |
| 2023 | 39.38% | −0.05pp | #176 |
| 2022 | 39.43% | −0.09pp | #176 |
| 2021 | 39.51% | +0.13pp | #177 |
| 2020 | 39.39% | −0.38pp | #177 |
| 2019 | 39.77% | +0.02pp | #178 |
| 2018 | 39.74% | −0.17pp | #178 |
| 2017 | 39.92% | −0.18pp | #179 |
| 2016 | 40.10% | −0.13pp | #178 |
| 2015 | 40.22% | −0.12pp | #178 |
| 2014 | 40.34% | −0.17pp | #179 |
| 2013 | 40.51% | −0.19pp | #179 |
| 2012 | 40.70% | −0.14pp | #179 |
| 2011 | 40.84% | −0.07pp | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's labor force participation was 39.24% in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's labor force participation peaked at 41.56% in 1992.
The lowest labor force participation in Nepal was 39.24% in 2025.
Nepal ranks 174th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's labor force participation is projected to reach 39.18% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Nepal in 2025 was 39.24%. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_labor-force-participation,
title = {Nepal Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}