MigrantoImmigrants in Mongolia
21.8K foreign-born residents — the #183 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 81% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 12085 |
| Russia | 3420 |
| South Korea | 2103 |
| USA | 906 |
| North Korea | 718 |
| Japan | 470 |
| Vietnam | 314 |
| Australia | 262 |
| Turkey | 250 |
| Kazakhstan | 238 |
| Germany | 206 |
| Philippines | 192 |
| Canada | 174 |
| India | 124 |
| United Kingdom | 111 |
| France | 91 |
| Pakistan | 22 |
| Italy | 22 |
| Switzerland | 22 |
| Czech Republic | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 16 |
| Austria | 16 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Hungary | 11 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Finland | 2 |
| North Macedonia | 2 |
| Laos | 0 |
| Uruguay | 0 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 75%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Mongolia.
China is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
China accounts for 55% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 16%.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 48.7% to 18.2% since 1990.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20: Australia, Italy, Switzerland — Australia rose from outside the top 20 to rank #8.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 46% to 55%, with China increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6043 |
| 1995 | 6653 |
| 2000 | 7368 |
| 2005 | 10806 |
| 2010 | 15511 |
| 2015 | 19204 |
| 2020 | 20616 |
| 2024 | 21818 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | China | Russia | South Korea | USA | North Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1649 | 2755 | 276 | 247 | 51 |
| 1995 | 1821 | 3042 | 304 | 272 | 56 |
| 2000 | 2013 | 3362 | 336 | 301 | 62 |
| 2005 | 4994 | 2740 | 866 | 447 | 271 |
| 2010 | 8546 | 2433 | 1497 | 646 | 512 |
| 2015 | 10595 | 3012 | 1853 | 799 | 633 |
| 2020 | 11419 | 3232 | 1987 | 856 | 678 |
| 2024 | 12085 | 3420 | 2103 | 906 | 718 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Mongolia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Mongolia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Mongolia?
Around 21.8K foreign-born residents live in Mongolia, making it the #183-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Mongolia come from?
Most immigrants in Mongolia come from China, Russia and South Korea — these three countries account for about 81% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Mongolia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Mongolia — that's 21.8K out of a total population of 3.5M.
How has immigration to Mongolia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Mongolia has grown from 19.2K to 21.8K people, a growth of about 14%.
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