Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of participants
From: COVID-19: challenges faced by Nepalese migrants living in Japan
| Socio-demographic characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 20–30 years | 7 | 50.0 |
| 30–40 years | 4 | 28.6 |
| above 40 years | 3 | 21.4 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 8 | 57.1 |
| Female | 6 | 42.9 |
| Length of stay in Japan | ||
| 1–5 years | 6 | 42.9 |
| 5–10 years | 4 | 28.6 |
| above 10 years | 4 | 28.6 |
| Visa/Residence status | ||
| Student | 5 | 35.7 |
| Dependent | 1 | 7.1 |
| Working | 5 | 35.7 |
| Long-term | 3 | 21.4 |
| Monthly income in JPY, median [min-max] | ||
| Before COVID-19 | 202,500 [100,000-600,000] | |
| Current (During data collection) | 80,000 [0–200,000] | |
| Employment status | ||
| Full-time worker | 8 | 57.1 |
| Part-time worker | 6 | 42.9 |
| Education level | ||
| Primary and Secondary level | 2 | 14.3 |
| Higher secondary level | 6 | 42.9 |
| Bachelor level | 4 | 28.6 |
| Master’s level or higher | 2 | 14.3 |
| Japanese language skill | ||
| Beginner | 8 | 57.1 |
| Intermediate | 4 | 28.6 |
| Advance | 2 | 14.3 |