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Nepal: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 65.07.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Nepal ranks #96 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Nepal Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
65.07
Trough
56.70
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+3.3%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+6.6%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
65.0674
64.9258
64.8652
64.5282
63.8355
63.0119
62.4302
62.1529
61.8723
61.4714

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 65.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nepal rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Nepal ranked #96 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Nepal's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.