Data Stories

Labour migration has significantly shaped Nepal’s society and economy. It began gradually but surged in the 1990s due to open migration policies and labour demand in Gulf countries. The 1996–2006 internal conflict further pushed young Nepalis to seek work abroad.

Nepal has undergone a remarkable energy transformation, moving from chronic blackouts to becoming a regional exporter of clean hydropower, driven by rapid domestic electrification and significant hydropower investments. With a growing capacity in renewable energy and strategic infrastructure developments, Nepal is positioning itself as a leading clean-energy hub in South Asia, promoting economic growth and social progress.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is very important for any country, least under developed or developing or developed. It is crucial for economic growth and development in the economy. It fosters long term economic integration and development and benefits the host country in creating jobs, building skills and technology transfer, strengthening production and thus increasing exports.

Nepal’s journey through the 2010s was an economic high-wire act which saw steady incline met with catastrophic setbacks. Nepal’s earthquake in 2015 and the global pandemic of 2020 challenged the nation and its people to compensate and recollect. The country’s GDP reflects and reacts to these changes, showing a character of resilience and strength.

Motherhood should be a time of hope and joy, yet in Nepal, thousands of women still lose their lives during pregnancy, childbirth, or the crucial weeks that follow. Behind every statistic is a real story: a young mother, a grieving family, and a healthcare system that often falls short.

Nepal’s suicide crisis is worsening, with 7,200+ deaths in 2023–24—around 20 lives lost daily. This data story highlights rising suicide trends, common methods, and the urgent need for better mental health support, awareness, and prevention strategies in Nepal.

An in-depth exploration of Nepal's rapidly growing cybercrime landscape, highlighting victim demographics, provincial disparities, platforms most affected, and urgent legal reforms needed.

Nepal’s higher education is rebounding, with university enrollment hitting a record 633,000 students in 2080/81. This data story explores trends in enrollment, the pandemic’s impact, and the shifting landscape of who studies, where, and what they pursue in Nepal’s universities.