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Mongolia Population Pyramid 2009

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2009
Population: 2,665,326

Year

-5 -1   2009  +1 +5

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Summary

Mongolia in 2009

The population of Mongolia in 2009 was 2,665,326. A decade earlier, in 1999, the population was 2,434,040; it has grown by 9.5% since.

The median age was 25.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 40.9 children under 15 and 5.5 people aged 65 or over. The near-vertical sides of the pyramid indicate a stationary age structure, with births roughly balancing the passage of cohorts into older age.

Ranks #141 of 201 by population Ranks #109 of 201 by median age Ranks #130 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Mongolia
Population
2,665,326
Median age
25.1
0-14 %
27.9%
65+ %
3.8%
Child dependency
40.9
Old-age dependency
5.5
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
4,501,493
Population 2100
5,519,345
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.7

The fertility rate of Mongolia was 2.70 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 72.1

Life expectancy at birth was 72.1 years in 2023: 76.8 for women and 67.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Mongolia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

21,818 immigrants live in Mongolia, 0.6% of the population.

China12,085
Russian Federation3,420
Republic of Korea2,103
United States of America906
Dem. People's Republic of Korea718
Where emigrants live (2024)

175,596 people born in Mongolia live in other countries.

Kazakhstan75,801
Republic of Korea45,698
Japan20,179
Australia11,188
Sweden6,866
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Mongolia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Mongolia 2,665,326 25.1
China, Macao SAR 549,483 35.8
China, Hong Kong SAR 7,064,467 40.5
Taiwan 23,164,361 36.9
Dem. People's Republic of Korea 24,878,332 33.7
Frequently asked questions about Mongolia's population
How many people lived in Mongolia in 2009?
In 2009, Mongolia's population was 2,665,326.
Is Mongolia's population growing or shrinking?
Mongolia's population grew 9.5% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 4,501,493 by 2050.
What is the median age in Mongolia?
Mongolia's median age is 25.1 years.
What share of Mongolia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Mongolia, 27.9% of people are under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Mongolia have?
Mongolia has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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