Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal
Nepal: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural was 9.24 million in 2014. ▲ Rising
Latest (2014)
9.24 million
Change on year
down 16.1%
World rank
18th
of 96 countries
All-time high
11.01 million
in 2013
All-time low
6.87 million
in 2010
Years of data
7
1995–2014
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal, 1995–2014
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 9.24 million for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in 2014.
The figure is down 16.1% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal peaked at 11.01 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.87 million, in 2010.
Nepal ranks 18th of 96 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8.34 million | — |
| 1998 | 8.00 million | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 9.12 million | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 9.72 million | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 6.87 million | -29.3% |
| 2013 | 11.01 million | +60.2% |
| 2014 | 9.24 million | -16.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 9.24 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.18 million, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.17 million | 8.00 million | 8.34 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.42 million | 9.12 million | 9.72 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.04 million | 6.87 million | 11.01 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural in Nepal was 9.24 million in 2014, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 11.01 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.87 million in 2010.
- How does Nepal rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural?
- Nepal ranks 18th out of 96 countries with data for 2014.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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