Labour force survey underway to update Nepal’s unemployment data
Summary
The National Statistics Office has started the fourth Nepal Labour Force Survey to update the country's unemployment data and will collect information from 18,400 households nationwide until March 2027.
Key Points
- The National Statistics Office (NSO) began the fourth Nepal Labour Force Survey on March 12, 2026, continuing until March 14, 2027.
- The survey aims to measure the actual state of employment and unemployment across Nepal, including all seven provinces and the Kathmandu Valley.
- Data will be collected from 18,400 households through direct interviews to produce labour-related indicators in 15 analytical areas.
- The survey results are expected to be published in August 2027 and will help inform government and research efforts to address employment challenges.
