Kathmandu, July 30
The bodies of 1,401 Nepali migrant workers who died abroad over the past year have been repatriated and handed over to their families, according to Nepal Police.
The data corresponds to the fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2024/25), during which a large number of Nepalis lost their lives while working in foreign countries.
Police statistics show that the highest number of deaths occurred among young workers aged 26 to 30, with 233 bodies returned to Nepal in this age group. Similarly, the remains of 29 individuals under 20, 172 aged 21 to 25, 226 aged 31 to 35, and 225 aged 36 to 40 were also brought back.
In addition, 215 deceased were aged 41 to 45, 117 were between 46 and 50, and 71 were aged 51 to 55. The authorities also repatriated the bodies of 24 workers aged 56 to 60, 12 aged 61 to 65, another 12 aged 66 to 70, and 65 individuals above the age of 70.
The data highlights that Nepal’s most productive and active workforce is increasingly facing fatal risks while employed overseas.
During this period, the Department of Foreign Employment facilitated the repatriation of 481 bodies and ensured that 1,086 were transported to the deceased’s home districts.
The department also reported that it provided financial assistance totaling Rs 1.02 billion (approximately USD 7.7 million) to the families of 1,517 deceased workers over the past year.
Under current government policy, each family of a deceased migrant worker receives Rs 1 million (approx. USD 7,500) as relief support.
