Net migration in Nepal
Nepal: Net migration was -364,699 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Nepal, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Nepal is -364,699, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Nepal peaked at 182,203 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -409,782, in 2023.
That places Nepal 212th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5,325 | -13,223 | 347 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,224 | -15,119 | 2,108 | 10 |
| 1980s | -27,533 | -72,437 | 5,084 | 10 |
| 1990s | -47,261 | -122,551 | 84,113 | 10 |
| 2000s | -204,824 | -266,144 | -147,193 | 10 |
| 2010s | -271,699 | -373,064 | 182,203 | 10 |
| 2020s | -210,491 | -409,782 | 162,139 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More financial sector data for Nepal
- Official exchange rate 139.12 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 12.97 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 7.67 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 90.4% (2025)
- Broad money 131.2% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 3.15 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 90.5% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 90.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 28.2% (2025)
- Claims on central government 7.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Nepal?
- Net migration in Nepal was -364,699 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 182,203 in 2019.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -409,782 in 2023.
- How does Nepal rank for net migration?
- Nepal ranks 212th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.