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Mongolian Scorecard

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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.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Mongolia improved by 9.8% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.4% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Mongolia improved by 34.3% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Mongolia improved by 27.4% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Mongolia improved by 4.0% from 2018 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Mongolia improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Mongolia improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.8% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Mongolia improved by 2.4% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Mongolia improved by 4.7% from 2022 to 2023

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Mongolia improved by 12.5% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Mongolia improved by 1.1% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Mongolia worsened by 11.0% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Mongolia improved by 11.3% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Mongolia improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Mongolia worsened by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Mongolia worsened by 6.6% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Mongolia improved by 4.6% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Mongolia improved by 3.4% from 2020 to 2021