Kathmandu, July 16 -- Nepal's labour migration is witnessing a structural shift as Europe rapidly emerges as a preferred destination for jobseekers looking beyond traditional markets. In the first 11 months of the current fiscal year of 2025-26, a total of 53,951 Nepali workers received new labour approvals to work in 24 European nations.

This surge means Europe now accounts for 14.7 percent of the total outbound Nepali workforce, marking a significant rise from the previous fiscal year when Europe's share stood at just 8.69 percent. Out of those who migrated to Europe during the time, a total of 12,482 (23.91 percent) were women.

The diversification of Nepal's labour destination comes at a time when tensions in West Asia have raised co...