history
At its 13th-century peak under Genghis Khan and his successors, the Mongol Empire became the largest contiguous land empire in history.
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)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 194.7/month · ₮ 660,000/month (2024)
- Language
- Mongolian
Mongolia at human scale
Where does Mongolia rank in the world?
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Fossil fuels · 92%Renewables · 8%
- Coal86%
- Oil6%
- Wind6%
- Solar2%
- Hydropower1%
Share of Mongolia's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Mongolia
geography
Mongolia is the world's least densely populated sovereign country, with roughly two people per square kilometer.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Mongolia
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).
What is the minimum wage in Mongolia?
Mongolia's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 194.7 per month (as of 2024) — ₮ 660,000 per month in local currency.
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 November 2026.