International migrants, by country of destination in Nepal
Nepal: International migrants, by country of destination was 470,719 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
470,719
World rank
84th
of 231 countries
All-time high
717,900
in 2000
All-time low
429,974
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Nepal, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Nepal stood at 470,719.
That represents a change of down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Nepal peaked at 717,900 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 429,974, in 1990.
Nepal ranks 84th of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 429,974 | — |
| 1995 | 690,225 | +60.5% |
| 2000 | 717,900 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 680,729 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 581,889 | -14.5% |
| 2015 | 509,471 | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 487,564 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 470,719 | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560,100 | 429,974 | 690,225 | 2 |
| 2000s | 699,314 | 680,729 | 717,900 | 2 |
| 2010s | 545,680 | 509,471 | 581,889 | 2 |
| 2020s | 479,142 | 470,719 | 487,564 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More population data for Nepal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0333 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6271 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,401 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8575 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Population density 222.05 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.41 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Nepal?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Nepal was 470,719 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 717,900 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 429,974 in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Nepal ranks 84th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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