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In 2026, Nepal sees net emigration of 292,014 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 470,719, about 1.6% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 7.3 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-292,014
Net migration rate
-9.9 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
470,719
Nepal is a source country for migration, with significant net emigration. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 1.6% of the population. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.