Nepal

1950

2026

2100

Nepal

1950

2026

2100

Nepal Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net emigration of 292,014 people—more people leaving than arriving.

Since 1950, Nepal has lost a cumulative 6.6 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

-292,014

Net migration rate

-9.9 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

Why are people leaving?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-9,435,564

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

182,203

Top year: 2019

Peak emigration

-409,782

Lowest year: 2023

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-22666

Per year

In 2026, Nepal loses approximately 292,014 people to emigration (9.9 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 182,203 in 2019.

The bottom line

Nepal is a source country for migration, with significant net emigration each year. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.