Urban and rural population in Mongolia
Mongolia: Urban and rural population was 2.50 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.50 million
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
131st
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.50 million
in 2025
All-time low
156,338
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Mongolia, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mongolia recorded 2.50 million for urban and rural population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Mongolia peaked at 2.50 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 156,338, in 1950.
That places Mongolia 131st out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 156,338 | — |
| 1951 | 167,842 | +7.4% |
| 1952 | 180,454 | +7.5% |
| 1953 | 194,237 | +7.6% |
| 1954 | 209,230 | +7.7% |
| 1955 | 225,536 | +7.8% |
| 1956 | 244,907 | +8.6% |
| 1957 | 269,126 | +9.9% |
| 1958 | 297,420 | +10.5% |
| 1959 | 328,389 | +10.4% |
| 1960 | 360,472 | +9.8% |
| 1961 | 391,671 | +8.7% |
| 1962 | 419,500 | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 441,201 | +5.2% |
| 1964 | 460,194 | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 479,011 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 498,056 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 517,587 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 537,918 | +3.9% |
| 1969 | 559,592 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 582,783 | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 607,802 | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 634,651 | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 663,241 | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 693,446 | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 725,071 | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 757,834 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 791,194 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 824,072 | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 856,134 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 889,171 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 924,166 | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 960,577 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 998,003 | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 1.04 million | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 1.07 million | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 1.11 million | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 1.15 million | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 1.18 million | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 1.21 million | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.23 million | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 1.26 million | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 1.28 million | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 1.29 million | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 1.31 million | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 1.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 1.34 million | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 1.35 million | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 1.37 million | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 1.38 million | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 1.39 million | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 1.42 million | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 1.45 million | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 1.50 million | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 1.55 million | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 1.60 million | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 1.65 million | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.70 million | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 1.80 million | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 1.83 million | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 1.86 million | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 1.90 million | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1.94 million | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.98 million | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 2.02 million | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 2.07 million | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 2.11 million | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.15 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 2.19 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 2.24 million | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 2.31 million | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 2.36 million | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 2.42 million | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.47 million | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 2.50 million | +1.5% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 2.50 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.47 million, 56% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 2.50 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 722,007, 3.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 227,348 | 156,338 | 328,389 | 10 |
| 1960s | 466,520 | 360,472 | 559,592 | 10 |
| 1970s | 713,623 | 582,783 | 856,134 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 million | 889,171 | 1.21 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.31 million | 1.23 million | 1.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.58 million | 1.39 million | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.01 million | 1.83 million | 2.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 million | 2.24 million | 2.50 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 128 Tajikistan 2.82 million compare
- 129 South Sudan 2.64 million compare
- 130 Kyrgyzstan 2.53 million compare
- 132 Central African Republic 2.46 million compare
- 133 Gabon 2.39 million compare
- 134 Georgia 2.33 million compare
More population data for Mongolia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7782 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.016 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,519 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.097 (2100)
- Population density 3.54 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 297,893 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Mongolia?
- Urban and rural population in Mongolia was 2.50 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.50 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 156,338 in 1950.
- How does Mongolia rank for urban and rural population?
- Mongolia ranks 131st out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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