geography
Mongolia is the world's least densely populated sovereign country, with roughly two people per square kilometer.
Mongolia
Mongolia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Mongolia — updated for 2026.
Capital · ULAANBAATARContinent · ASIAISO · MNG
Mongolia quick facts
- Population
- 3,524,788
- Area
- 1,564,116 km²
- Population density
- 2 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 23.8 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 6.8K
- Capital
- Ulaanbaatar
- Currency
- Mongolian tögrög (₮, MNT)
- Language
- Mongolian
Mongolia at human scale
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What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.
What is Mongolia's population?
Mongolia has a population of 3,524,788.
What is Mongolia's GDP per capita?
Mongolia's GDP per capita is US$ 6.8K.
What is the currency of Mongolia?
The currency of Mongolia is the Mongolian tögrög (MNT).
Is Mongolia bigger than Macao SAR, China?
Mongolia is about 47397× the size of Macao SAR, China by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.