Nepal Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Nepal's youth unemployment stood at 20.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.74% by 2026. Nepal ranked 138th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 18.91% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 19.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.56% | −0.08pp | #138 |
| 2024 | 20.64% | +0.21pp | #137 |
| 2023 | 20.43% | −0.18pp | #137 |
| 2022 | 20.61% | −2.03pp | #133 |
| 2021 | 22.64% | −1.43pp | #134 |
| 2020 | 24.07% | +4.39pp | #132 |
| 2019 | 19.68% | +0.07pp | #128 |
| 2018 | 19.60% | +0.03pp | #125 |
| 2017 | 19.57% | +0.02pp | #123 |
| 2016 | 19.55% | +0.15pp | #117 |
| 2015 | 19.40% | +0.05pp | #118 |
| 2014 | 19.35% | −0.03pp | #115 |
| 2013 | 19.38% | +0.07pp | #116 |
| 2012 | 19.31% | +0.01pp | #113 |
| 2011 | 19.29% | +0.09pp | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's youth unemployment was 20.56% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's youth unemployment peaked at 24.07% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Nepal was 18.78% in 1994.
Nepal ranks 138th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's youth unemployment is projected to reach 19.74% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Nepal in 2025 was 20.56%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_youth-unemployment,
title = {Nepal Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}