Nepal Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Nepal youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.57%, a 0.07% decline from 2018.
- Nepal youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 4.64%, a 0.05% decline from 2017.
- Nepal youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 4.69%, a 0.1% decline from 2016.
- Nepal youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 4.79%, a 0.12% decline from 2015.
| Nepal Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
4.57% |
-0.07% |
| 2018 |
4.64% |
-0.05% |
| 2017 |
4.69% |
-0.10% |
| 2016 |
4.79% |
-0.12% |
| 2015 |
4.91% |
0.35% |
| 2014 |
4.56% |
0.33% |
| 2013 |
4.23% |
0.40% |
| 2012 |
3.83% |
0.39% |
| 2011 |
3.44% |
0.35% |
| 2010 |
3.09% |
0.38% |
| 2009 |
2.71% |
0.52% |
| 2008 |
2.19% |
-0.07% |
| 2007 |
2.26% |
-0.13% |
| 2006 |
2.39% |
-0.16% |
| 2005 |
2.55% |
-0.10% |
| 2004 |
2.65% |
-0.06% |
| 2003 |
2.71% |
-0.05% |
| 2002 |
2.76% |
-0.05% |
| 2001 |
2.81% |
-0.06% |
| 2000 |
2.87% |
-0.06% |
| 1999 |
2.93% |
0.03% |
| 1998 |
2.90% |
-0.01% |
| 1997 |
2.91% |
0.01% |
| 1996 |
2.90% |
-0.01% |
| 1995 |
2.91% |
-0.01% |
| 1994 |
2.92% |
0.04% |
| 1993 |
2.88% |
0.06% |
| 1992 |
2.82% |
0.03% |
| 1991 |
2.79% |
0.03% |
