Nepalis in the United Kingdom

Nepalis in the United Kingdom
Nepalese in the United Kingdom
Total population
Nepali-born residents
5,943 (2001 UK Census)
42,000 (2010 ONS estimate)
50,000 (Himalayan Yeti Nepalese Association estimate)
Regions with significant populations
London · Reading · Thurrock · Shorncliffe · Folkestone · Farnborough · Aldershot · Doncaster · Sandhurst
Languages

English · Nepali · Khambu · Limbu · Gurung

Religion

Hinduism · Buddhism · Kirant Mundhum · Christianity ·

Related ethnic groups

Nepali people · Gurung · Limbu · Rai · Magar

Nepalese in the United Kingdom (also British Nepalese or Nepalese Britons) are British citizens or full time residents of the United Kingdom whose ethnic origins lie fully or partially in the South Asian nation of Nepal.

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History

From the first quarter of the 19th century, Gurkhas from Nepal had served on behalf of the British. From there the Gurkha soldier's family lived in UK. Some of the Nepali people came to study in UK and settled here.

Demographics

According to the 2001 UK Census, 5,943 Nepali-born people were residing in the UK.[1] Office for National Statistics estimates suggest that 42,000 Nepali-born people were resident in the UK in 2010.[2] The president of the Himalayan Yeti Nepalese Association estimates that 50,000 Nepalese live in the UK.[3]

Employment

There are between 3,000 and 3,500 Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are elisted in the UK armed forces. According to the 2001 UK census, 34.8 per cent of Nepalese-born people in London were working in hotels or restaurants, 15.7 per cent in real estate and renting, 15.3 per cent in wholesale and retail, 9.6 per cent in health and social care.[3]

Nepalese communities in the UK

  • NepaliSamajUK[4]
  • UK Magar
  • Tamu Dhee UK[5]
  • Tamu Pye Lhu Saangh
  • Pasa Puchah Guthi UK
  • Kirat Rai Yayokkha UK[6]

See also

References

External links


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