Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Nepal
Nepal: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 22,583 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Nepal, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal is 22,583, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal peaked at 22,583 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 11,415, in 1990.
Nepal ranks 53rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,415 | — |
| 1991 | 11,722 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 12,079 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 12,425 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 12,735 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 13,034 | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 13,315 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 13,604 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 13,901 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 14,200 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 14,495 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 14,790 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 15,093 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 15,401 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 15,704 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 16,002 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 16,296 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 16,585 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 16,882 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 17,188 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 17,499 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 17,770 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 17,979 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 18,162 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 18,365 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 18,629 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 18,869 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 19,031 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 19,200 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 19,623 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 20,255 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 20,821 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 21,117 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 21,168 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 21,222 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 21,310 | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 21,432 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 21,622 | +0.9% |
| 2028 | 21,910 | +1.3% |
| 2029 | 22,249 | +1.5% |
| 2030 | 22,583 | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,843 | 11,415 | 14,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,844 | 14,495 | 17,188 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,513 | 17,499 | 19,623 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,310 | 20,255 | 22,249 | 10 |
| 2030s | 22,583 | 22,583 | 22,583 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 50 Madagascar 22,905 compare
- 51 Côte d'Ivoire 22,651 compare
- 52 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 22,635 compare
- 54 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 21,837 compare
- 55 Syrian Arab Republic 21,289 compare
- 56 Cameroon 20,440 compare
More gender data for Nepal
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 7,927 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7039 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 22,583 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 264,089 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 273,367 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 265,882 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 274,092 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 268,570 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 277,470 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 269,376 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Nepal was 22,583 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 22,583 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,415 in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Nepal ranks 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.