Nepal Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Nepal's unemployment rate was 10.46% in December 2025, down from 10.50% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 10.50%.
Nepal's unemployment rate stands at 10.46% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 10.46% (down from 10.50% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 10.44% and 13.04%, and is 0.04% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Nepal ranks #45 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 10.50% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 10.50%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 10.46% |
| Dec 2024 | 10.50% |
| Dec 2023 | 10.44% |
| Dec 2022 | 10.66% |
| Dec 2021 | 12.24% |
| Dec 2020 | 13.04% |
| Dec 2019 | 10.48% |
| Dec 2018 | 10.59% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Nepal in 2026?
Nepal's unemployment rate was 10.46% in December 2025, down from 10.50% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 10.50%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Nepal?
It fell in the latest reading — 10.46% in December 2025 versus 10.50% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.