South Asia
Nepal Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
10.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-0.3%
2024 → 2025
Record High
13.0%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
10.4%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
11.0%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.5% | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 10.5% | 0.1% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 10.4% | 0.2% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | 1.6% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 12.2% | 0.8% | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 13.0% | 2.6% | +24.4% |
| 2019 | 10.5% | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 10.6% | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10.7% | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 10.7% | 0.1% | +0.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
South Asia · Unemployment
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