Mapping the Nepalese Diaspora

The first comprehensive Nepalese diaspora mapping report produced by IOM Nepal, in collaboration with the Non-Resident Nepali Association and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Focusing on 16 countries hosting significant Nepali diaspora, this report outlines the diaspora’s socioeconomic profile, professional skills as well as their capacities and interests to participate in Nepal’s development. It highlights that 61.4% of the respondents, mostly the first-generation diaspora group, presented strong ties to their heritage and expressed interest in returning to Nepal in the future. This reflects the opportunity for the Nepalese government to create an enabling environment for their return and active participation in national development.