Mongolia

Mongolia ranks 96th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 44.1. This is 70% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Mongolia in the 51st percentile, 1.3 points below the global average of 45.4.

Mongolia performs best in Social Capital (40th) and Governance (54th), and weakest in Resource Efficiency (191st) and Natural Capital (150th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Intellectual Capital 80th, Economic Sustainability 94th.

Mongolia's GSCI score has declined by 0.6 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+3.3 points).

Mongolia has a population of 3.5 million, 8.5% of the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 2 people per km², 3.9% of the world average (58). Its GDP is $23.6 billion, 4.1% of the average country ($569.2 billion).

Mongolia's GDP per capita is $6,691, 51% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.