Nepal vs Sri Lanka: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 3.14 million against 2.76 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 380,630.
That makes Nepal's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Nepal ranks 64th and Sri Lanka ranks 66th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Nepal averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.33 million | 2.37 million | 1.04 million | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 1.82 million | 2.68 million | 863,900 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 2.61 million | 2.84 million | 229,401 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 3.06 million | 2.77 million | 288,350 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, Nepal or Sri Lanka?
- Nepal, at 3.14 million against 2.76 million in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between Nepal and Sri Lanka?
- 380,630, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Sri Lanka?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Nepal and Sri Lanka rank globally for labor force, female?
- Nepal ranks 64th and Sri Lanka ranks 66th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women 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.