Kathmandu, May 12 -- Nepal has ranked 19th globally in outsourcing competitiveness, driven largely by low labour costs and strong English proficiency, according to the Global Outsourcing Talent Index 2026 report published by Ataraxis Management.

The report places Nepal ahead of 174 out of 193 countries surveyed, positioning the Himalayan nation within the top 10 percent globally for outsourcing potential.

Ataraxis Management specialises in hiring AI-powered virtual assistants for businesses and provides recruitment, onboarding and compliance services for offshore staff.

The Global Outsourcing Talent Index evaluates countries across five key indicators influencing global hiring decisions: labour cost (52.5 percent), English proficiency ...