Mongolia Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Mongolia's net migration was 79 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's net migration stood at 79 in 2025, a decline of +4 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 105 by 2026. Mongolia ranked 134th globally.
Mongolia’s net migration has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, rising from a modest 10,334.00 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 10,440.00 in 1961 before collapsing into a historic trough of –17,277.00 in 2008, reflecting periods of intense out‑migration during economic downturns and demographic shifts. By 2025 the country recorded a net inflow of 79.00, placing it 134th globally and situating it well above the low figures of peers such as St. Kitts and Nevis (18.00) and Antigua and Barbuda (12.00) while remaining far below Monaco’s 100.00. The post‑trough recovery suggests that improved mining revenues and urban employment opportunities have begun to attract labour migrants, yet the magnitude of the 2008 outflow indicates the fragility of the trend. Continued diversification of the economy and stronger social services could sustain modest positive migration, whereas a resurgence of commodity price volatility would likely reverse the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 153 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 129 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 105 | - | - |
| 2025 | 79 | −4 | #134 |
| 2024 | 83 | +83 | #131 |
| 2023 | 0 | +0 | #120 |
| 2022 | 0 | +0 | #114 |
| 2021 | 0 | +0 | #126 |
| 2020 | 0 | −8,660 | #119 |
| 2019 | 8,660 | +849 | #158 |
| 2018 | 7,811 | +980 | #148 |
| 2017 | 6,831 | +1,198 | #149 |
| 2016 | 5,633 | +1,326 | #146 |
| 2015 | 4,307 | +1,386 | #157 |
| 2014 | 2,921 | +1,416 | #151 |
| 2013 | 1,505 | +1,154 | #143 |
| 2012 | 351 | +856 | #131 |
| 2011 | -505 | +5,939 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's net migration was 79 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Mongolia's net migration peaked at 10,440 in 1961.
The lowest net migration in Mongolia was -17,277 in 2008.
Mongolia ranks 134th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's net migration is projected to reach 105 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Mongolia in 2025 was 79. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_net-migration,
title = {Mongolia Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}