The economy of Nepal is primarily based on traditional subsistence of agriculture. Approximately 86% of the population is rural. The agricultural sector contributes significantly to national GDP, providing 76% of the nation's export products and using 90% of it's manpower. 81% of the total population is dependent on agriculture. The industrial sector is small, but increasing significantly. According to Government of Nepal Central Bureau of Statistics, in 1991 the number of industrial establishment was 2387. This sector provides employment for 318264 people (approximately1.72% of total population).
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