Nepal Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Nepal unemployment rate for 2019 was 1.41%, a 0.06% increase from 2018.
- Nepal unemployment rate for 2018 was 1.35%, a 0.05% decline from 2017.
- Nepal unemployment rate for 2017 was 1.40%, a 0.05% decline from 2016.
- Nepal unemployment rate for 2016 was 1.45%, a 0.03% decline from 2015.
| Nepal Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
1.41% |
0.06% |
| 2018 |
1.35% |
-0.05% |
| 2017 |
1.40% |
-0.05% |
| 2016 |
1.45% |
-0.03% |
| 2015 |
1.48% |
-0.02% |
| 2014 |
1.50% |
-0.03% |
| 2013 |
1.53% |
0.01% |
| 2012 |
1.53% |
0.01% |
| 2011 |
1.52% |
0.00% |
| 2010 |
1.52% |
0.04% |
| 2009 |
1.48% |
0.15% |
| 2008 |
1.33% |
-0.05% |
| 2007 |
1.38% |
-0.10% |
| 2006 |
1.48% |
-0.11% |
| 2005 |
1.60% |
-0.07% |
| 2004 |
1.67% |
-0.06% |
| 2003 |
1.73% |
-0.03% |
| 2002 |
1.76% |
0.00% |
| 2001 |
1.77% |
-0.04% |
| 2000 |
1.80% |
-0.05% |
| 1999 |
1.85% |
0.03% |
| 1998 |
1.82% |
0.00% |
| 1997 |
1.82% |
-0.01% |
| 1996 |
1.83% |
0.01% |
| 1995 |
1.82% |
0.00% |
| 1994 |
1.82% |
0.01% |
| 1993 |
1.81% |
0.06% |
| 1992 |
1.75% |
0.03% |
| 1991 |
1.72% |
0.03% |
