Nepal NP: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

Nepal NP: Labour Force data was reported at 17,053,278.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,689,835.000 Person for 2016. Nepal NP: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 12,749,177.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,053,278.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 9,219,209.000 Person in 1990. Nepal NP: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nepal – Table NP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

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Nepal Nepal NP: Labour Force

What was Nepal's Nepal NP: Labour Force in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
17,053,278.00 2017 16,689,835.00 2016 9,219,209.00 1990 17,053,278.00 2017 Person yearly 1990 - 2017

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Nepal Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 6,164.180 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,809.650 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.275 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
GDP Deflator Growth (%) 2.4 2025 yearly 2002 - 2025
GDP per Capita (USD) 1,496.214 2025 yearly 1960 - 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation (USD mn) 10,786.614 2025 yearly 2001 - 2025
Gross National Product (GNP) (USD mn) 45,445.518 2025 yearly 1960 - 2025
Gross Savings Rate (%) 35.7 2025 yearly 2001 - 2025
Investment: % of GDP (%) 28.1 2025 yearly 1965 - 2025
Nominal GDP (USD mn) 44,810.1 2025 yearly 2001 - 2025
Nominal GDP Growth (%) 7.053 2025 yearly 2002 - 2025
Private Consumption Expenditure (USD mn) 38,623.377 2025 yearly 1975 - 2025
Private Consumption: % of GDP (%) 86.2 2025 yearly 1975 - 2025
Public Consumption Expenditure (USD mn) 3,250.685 2025 yearly 1975 - 2025
Public Consumption: % of GDP (%) 7.3 2025 yearly 1975 - 2025
Real GDP Growth (%) 2.2 Dec 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Dec 2024
Total Trade of Goods & Services: % of Nominal GDP (%) 41.969 2025 yearly 1969 - 2025
Production Last Frequency Range
Industrial Production Index Growth (%) 7.9 Jul 2018 quarterly Oct 2016 - Jul 2018
Minerals Production (Metric Ton) 6,928.000 2023 yearly 2009 - 2023
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) -10.0 2018 yearly 2012 - 2018
Forecast: Government Expenditure (NPR bn) 2,604.728 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (NPR bn) 4,815.645 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (NPR bn) 2,282.135 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Government Debt: % of GDP (%) 39.9 2021 yearly 1990 - 2021
National Government Debt (USD mn) 14,538.4 2021 yearly 1990 - 2021
Tax Revenue (USD mn) 1,049,875.353 Jun 2025 quarterly Jun 2019 - Jun 2025
Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) -1,365.374 Jun 2025 quarterly Mar 2017 - Jun 2025
Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) 19.1 2018 yearly 2001 - 2018
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Employed Persons (Person) 7,086,000.000 2018 yearly 1999 - 2018
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 33.454 2030 yearly 1980 - 2030
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Labour Force Participation Rate (%) 39.7 2024 yearly 1990 - 2024
Population (Person mn) 30.0 2025 yearly 1950 - 2025
Unemployment Rate (%) 4.44 2020 yearly 1991 - 2020
Labour Productivity Growth (%) 3.63 2024 yearly 1992 - 2024
Domestic Trade and Household Survey Last Frequency Range
Motor Vehicle Sales: Commercial Cars (Unit) 14,300.000 2019 yearly 2005 - 2019
Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars (Unit) 7,505.000 2019 yearly 2005 - 2019
Motor Vehicles Sales (Unit) 21,805 2019 yearly 2005 - 2019
Motor Vehicles Sales Growth (%) 3.5 2019 yearly 2006 - 2019
Household Expenditure per Capita (USD) 581.730 2015 yearly 2006 - 2015
Household Income per Capita (USD) 811.623 2015 yearly 2006 - 2015

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