
Mongolian Scorecard
Country profile
Mongolia is a vast, landlocked country in East-Central Asia characterized by its expansive steppes, rugged mountains, and a long history of nomadic culture. It has a population of 3.5 million, a population growth rate of 1.37%, and a median age of 26.75 years.
Its history is dominated by the legacy of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, which once united a large part of Eurasia under its rule.
Today, Mongolia is modernizing its economy while preserving its ancient traditions, with a cultural emphasis on horsemanship, folk music, and community festivals that celebrate its nomadic heritage.
Its capital city is Ulaanbaatar.
How does Mongolia compare to other countries?
Economic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in Mongolia improved by 9.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Unemployment Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.4% from 2023 to 2024
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Inflation Rate in Mongolia improved by 34.3% from 2023 to 2024
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General Government Debt in Mongolia improved by 27.4% from 2022 to 2023
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Income Inequality in Mongolia improved by 4.0% from 2018 to 2022
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in Mongolia improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development in Mongolia improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022
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Suicide Mortality Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.8% from 2020 to 2021
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World Happiness Report in Mongolia improved by 2.4% from 2023 to 2024
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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Mongolia improved by 4.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Insufficient data to determine improvement.
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Governance and Security
Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023
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Control of Corruption in Mongolia improved by 12.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Homicide Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.1% from 2020 to 2021
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Government Effectiveness in Mongolia worsened by 11.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in Mongolia improved by 11.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in Mongolia improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in Mongolia worsened by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in Mongolia worsened by 6.6% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Mongolia improved by 4.6% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in Mongolia improved by 3.4% from 2020 to 2021
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