MigrantoMongolian Diaspora
175.6K Mongolians live abroad — the #136 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 81% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 75801 |
| South Korea | 45698 |
| Japan | 20179 |
| Australia | 11188 |
| Sweden | 6866 |
| Russia | 5750 |
| Czech Republic | 5498 |
| Hungary | 2114 |
| China | 1078 |
| Poland | 386 |
| Norway | 171 |
| Belarus | 162 |
| Bulgaria | 139 |
| Latvia | 95 |
| Denmark | 79 |
| Finland | 74 |
| Slovakia | 72 |
| Lithuania | 56 |
| Luxembourg | 49 |
| Estonia | 47 |
| Iceland | 32 |
| Georgia | 28 |
| Costa Rica | 22 |
| Slovenia | 6 |
| Greece | 5 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
By destination region
Asia is the leading destination region at 81%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Mongolia.
South Korea is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to South Korea has increased by 109% since 2015, rising from 21.8K to 45.7K in 9 years.
Kazakhstan is the primary destination for emigrants
Kazakhstan attracts 43% of all emigrants from Mongolia, while the second-largest destination receives just 26%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 64% to 43%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 30.9% to 12.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 71033 |
| 1995 | 79613 |
| 2000 | 88244 |
| 2005 | 98174 |
| 2010 | 114217 |
| 2015 | 124542 |
| 2020 | 153554 |
| 2024 | 175596 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Kazakhstan | South Korea | Japan | Australia | Sweden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 45599 | 419 | 613 | 97 | 14 |
| 1995 | 50041 | 1712 | 1004 | 159 | 23 |
| 2000 | 54312 | 3552 | 1620 | 118 | 37 |
| 2005 | 58292 | 7318 | 2584 | 246 | 106 |
| 2010 | 62564 | 13530 | 4166 | 700 | 639 |
| 2015 | 67150 | 21849 | 7193 | 1782 | 2485 |
| 2020 | 72075 | 36980 | 14111 | 6319 | 4905 |
| 2024 | 75801 | 45698 | 20179 | 11188 | 6866 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Mongolia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Mongolia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Mongolians move to?
Most Mongolians have moved to Kazakhstan, South Korea and Japan — these three countries account for about 81% of all Mongolians living abroad.
How many Mongolians live abroad?
Around 175.6K Mongolians live abroad, making it the #136-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Mongolia lives abroad?
About 5% of the population of Mongolia lives abroad — that's 175.6K out of a total population of 3.5M.
How has emigration from Mongolia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Mongolia has grown from 124.5K to 175.6K people, a growth of about 41%.
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