MigrantoImmigrants in Mongolia
21.8K foreigners live in Mongolia — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Mongolia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
75% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Mongolia in numbers
Chinese are the largest group by a wide margin
55% of all immigrants were born in China, while the next group accounts for just 16%.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
48.7% of immigrants came from Europe in 1990, compared with 18.2% today.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Australia, Italy, Switzerland. Australia climbed from outside the top 20 to #8.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 46% to 55%, and today that group is people born in China.
Immigrant population in Mongolia over time
Foreigners living in Mongolia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6043 |
| 1995 | 6653 |
| 2000 | 7368 |
| 2005 | 10806 |
| 2010 | 15511 |
| 2015 | 19204 |
| 2020 | 20616 |
| 2024 | 21818 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Mongolia, by year
| Year | Chinese | Russians | South Koreans | Americans | North Koreans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Mongolia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Mongolia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Mongolia?
Around 21.8K immigrants live in Mongolia — the world's #183 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Chinese live in Mongolia?
Around 12.1K Chinese live in Mongolia — about 55% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Mongolia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Mongolia has grown from 19.2K to 21.8K, about 14%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Mongolia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Mongolia. Their children born in Mongolia are not included.
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