What is the Population of Mongolia?

The flag of Mongolia is composed of three equal vertical bands of red, blue and red, with the national emblem — the Soyombo — in gold centered in the hoist-side red band.
Population of Mongolia 3,544,835

Facts last checked 9 October 2026.

Mongolia has a population of approximately 3,544,835 people, making it the 132nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.04% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,564,110 km², the population density is roughly 2 people per km².

Population3,544,835
Population rank132nd of 196
Share of world population0.04%
Area1,564,110 km²
Population density2 / km²
DemonymMongolian

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Countries with a similar population

CountryPopulationRank
Mongolia3,544,835132nd
Georgia4,000,921129th
Croatia3,866,233130th
Eritrea3,607,000131st
Uruguay3,499,451133rd
Bosnia and Herzegovina3,422,000134th
Qatar3,173,024135th

Mongolia compared with its neighbours

CountryPopulationArea (km²)
China1,408,280,0009,706,961
Russia146,028,32517,098,246

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Population of Mongolia — FAQ

What is the population of Mongolia?

The population of Mongolia is approximately 3,544,835 (3.5 million) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Mongolia in 2026?

The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Mongolia at approximately 3,544,835 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Mongolia is the 132nd most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Mongolia?

Approximately 3,544,835 people live in Mongolia, making it the 132nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Mongolia rank by population?

Mongolia is the 132nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.04%.

What is the population density of Mongolia?

Mongolia has a population density of roughly 2 people per km², based on a land area of 1,564,110 km².

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