Mongolia Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Mongolia's poverty rate was 0.81% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 102.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's poverty rate stood at 0.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.41pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.81% by 2025. Mongolia ranked 35th globally.
Mongolia’s poverty rate has fallen dramatically from a high of 39.70 % in 1998 to just 0.81 % in 2025, placing the country 35th globally and just above Bulgaria’s 0.80 % and below the Dominican Republic’s 0.84 % in the same year. The steep decline began in the late 1990s, accelerated through the early 2000s, and reached an all‑time trough of 0.40 % in 2022 before a modest rise to the current level. Over the 12‑year coverage period, the share of the population living below the national poverty line has been reduced by more than 99 % in absolute terms, reflecting sustained economic growth, diversification of mining revenues, and targeted social safety programs. Continued investment in rural infrastructure and the expansion of social protection schemes will be crucial to prevent any reversal and to push the poverty rate further toward zero in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.81% | +0.41pp | #35 |
| 2022 | 0.40% | −1.30pp | #23 |
| 2018 | 1.70% | −0.20pp | #54 |
| 2016 | 1.90% | +1.10pp | #49 |
| 2014 | 0.80% | −0.30pp | #32 |
| 2012 | 1.10% | −1.10pp | #39 |
| 2011 | 2.20% | −1.30pp | #50 |
| 2010 | 3.50% | −0.50pp | #54 |
| 2007 | 4.00% | −14.70pp | #47 |
| 2002 | 18.70% | −21.00pp | #42 |
| 1998 | 39.70% | +17.60pp | #43 |
| 1995 | 22.10% | – | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's poverty rate was 0.81% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 102.0% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's poverty rate peaked at 39.70% in 1998.
The lowest poverty rate in Mongolia was 0.40% in 2022.
Mongolia ranks 35th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's poverty rate is projected to reach 0.81% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Mongolia in 2025 was 0.81%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_poverty-rate,
title = {Mongolia Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}