Nepal’s Social Demography – Pitamber Sharma; Bhim Prasad Subedi

In Social Demography of Nepal: Revisited, the authors build on analyses of previous census data to bring readers up to date on the course of Nepal’s population dynamics that has become evident with the 2021 census. It breaks new. ground by examining emerging themes even as it provides insights into the demographic and spatial transition that has occurred over the past several decades. This shift is characterised by the inter-regional movements of people but also falling population growth rates, changing age structure, rapid urbanisation, and ever-increasing migration. The book examines the social dimensions of the population in terms of trends in the country’s caste and ethnic structure as well as language, religion, and education attainment. This authoritative and comprehensive text will serve as a handy reference for policy makers, development workers, researchers, students, and the general reader.