Analysis & Reports
Research findings, data dashboards, and downloadable publications on Nepal's skills gap landscape.
Latest Reports
Skills Gap in IT Sector Nepal 2025
Comprehensive analysis of technical skill deficits in Nepal's growing IT industry including software, data, and cybersecurity.
Healthcare Workforce Readiness Nepal 2025
Assessment of clinical, soft, and administrative skill shortages in Nepal's healthcare sector with actionable policy recommendations.
Tourism & Hospitality Skills Nepal
Skills gaps in Nepal's tourism sector including language proficiency, hospitality management, and digital service delivery.
Manufacturing Sector Skills Audit
Deep dive into technical trade skill shortages, automation readiness, and workforce training needs across Nepal's manufacturing sector.
Nepal Skills Gap Annual Report 2024
Comprehensive annual state-of-skills report covering all sectors, methodology, national trends, and policy recommendations.
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.
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
Skills Type Distribution
Breakdown of skills gap types across all sectors
Regional Gap Analysis
Skills gap severity by Nepal's major provinces
Trend Over Time
Average skills gap index trend 2021–2025
Overall gap index rising — urgent intervention required.
Our Methodology
Rigorous, multi-source data collection and analysis ensures the validity and reliability of our findings.
Survey Design
Structured questionnaires developed with input from industry experts, academics, and government agencies.
Data Collection
Online and in-person surveys distributed to 1,200+ employers and 38 academic institutions across all 7 provinces.
Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative analysis using statistical methods, thematic coding, and benchmarking against regional standards.
Reporting
Peer-reviewed reports published with policy recommendations, reviewed by an independent academic advisory board.
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