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Mongolia Population Pyramid 2026

Mongolia
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2026
Population: 3,556,798

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Summary

Mongolia in 2026

The population of Mongolia in 2026 is estimated at 3,556,798. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 17.0%, up from 3,040,812 in 2016.

Half of the population is younger than 27.9 years; 30.9% are children under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #133 of 201 by population Ranks #124 of 201 by median age Ranks #73 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
3,556,798
Median age
27.9
0-14 %
30.9%
65+ %
5.7%
Child dependency
48.7
Old-age dependency
9.1
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
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 3,556,798 27.9
China, Macao SAR 723,189 41.4
China, Hong Kong SAR 7,378,602 49.0
Taiwan 23,011,293 46.4
Dem. People's Republic of Korea 26,633,691 37.8
Frequently asked questions about Mongolia's population
How many people live in Mongolia in 2026?
Mongolia has an estimated population of 3,556,798 in 2026.
Is Mongolia's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 17.0% from 2016, with a projected population of 4,501,493 in 2050.
How old is the population of Mongolia?
The median age in Mongolia is 27.9 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Mongolia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Mongolia, 30.9% of people are under 15 and 5.7% are 65 or older.
What shape is Mongolia's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Mongolia has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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