Last year, almost 1,300 Nepali workers died abroad, with suicide as the third leading cause of death. Factors such as unmet expectations, family separation, and inadequate support from employers in labour destination countries contribute to this crisis.
Remittances are crucial to Nepal’s economy, contributing significantly to its financial stability. However, a distressing issue has emerged alongside this financial benefit: the high suicide rate among Nepali youth working abroad. With over 90,3 million Euros in remittances received last financial year, the harsh reality is that many Nepali workers abroad are tragically taking their own lives, making suicide the third leading cause of death among this demographic.
