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Analysis & Reports

Research findings, data dashboards, and downloadable publications on Nepal's skills gap landscape.

Publications

Latest Reports

PDF · 2025

Skills Gap in IT Sector Nepal 2025

Comprehensive analysis of technical skill deficits in Nepal's growing IT industry including software, data, and cybersecurity.

PDF · 2025

Healthcare Workforce Readiness Nepal 2025

Assessment of clinical, soft, and administrative skill shortages in Nepal's healthcare sector with actionable policy recommendations.

PDF · 2024

Tourism & Hospitality Skills Nepal

Skills gaps in Nepal's tourism sector including language proficiency, hospitality management, and digital service delivery.

PDF · 2024

Manufacturing Sector Skills Audit

Deep dive into technical trade skill shortages, automation readiness, and workforce training needs across Nepal's manufacturing sector.

Annual · 2024

Nepal Skills Gap Annual Report 2024

Comprehensive annual state-of-skills report covering all sectors, methodology, national trends, and policy recommendations.

PDF · 2024

Digital Skills Nepal: Youth Readiness

Study of digital literacy levels among Nepal's youth population aged 18–30, with recommendations for targeted digital skills programs.

Data Visualisation

Interactive Dashboards

Visual representations of skills gap data across Nepal's regions and sectors.

Skills Gap by Sector

Gap index (demand vs supply), 2025 survey data

IT & Digital
78%
Healthcare
64%
Construction
62%
Manufacturing
55%
Tourism
47%
Agriculture
38%

Skills Type Distribution

Breakdown of skills gap types across all sectors

Technical Skills — 42%
Soft Skills — 25%
Digital Skills — 15%
Leadership — 18%

Regional Gap Analysis

Skills gap severity by Nepal's major provinces

Bagmati
68%
Madhesh
74%
Gandaki
58%
Lumbini
71%
Koshi
65%
Sudurpashchim
80%

Trend Over Time

Average skills gap index trend 2021–2025

2021
52%
2022
56%
2023
59%
2024
61%
2025
64%

Overall gap index rising — urgent intervention required.

Research Process

Our Methodology

Rigorous, multi-source data collection and analysis ensures the validity and reliability of our findings.

01

Survey Design

Structured questionnaires developed with input from industry experts, academics, and government agencies.

02

Data Collection

Online and in-person surveys distributed to 1,200+ employers and 38 academic institutions across all 7 provinces.

03

Analysis

Quantitative and qualitative analysis using statistical methods, thematic coding, and benchmarking against regional standards.

04

Reporting

Peer-reviewed reports published with policy recommendations, reviewed by an independent academic advisory board.

Key Findings

2025 Survey Results Summary

Industry Survey Findings

  • 73% of employers report significant skill gaps in new hires
  • Top gap: Digital/IT skills (78%), followed by communication (68%)
  • Average onboarding cost: NPR 80,000 per new hire
  • 58% prefer vocational graduates over traditional degree holders
  • 92% support industry-academia curriculum collaboration

Academic Survey Findings

  • 68% of curricula not updated in 5+ years
  • Only 34% of faculty have recent industry exposure
  • 42% of graduates report difficulty finding relevant employment
  • Less than 20% of programs include mandatory internships
  • 87% of faculty support industry advisory board model

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