Mongolia’s young population of 3.5 million includes 2.22 million people of working age, with 45% aged between 15 to 34. The country has achieved universal primary and basic education, with a primary net enrollment rate of almost 100%. This has created a competitive pool of young talent for industries in need of skilled workers.
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Mongolia has achieved universal primary and basic education.
The primary net enrollment rate is almost 100%.
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Employment costs are continously increasing in Mongolia. As of Q2 2025,
average monthly salary stands at MNT 2.7 million, about $754
(As of Jun 30 2025: US$1 = MNT 3,580.94)
Foreign investors report a high level of satisfaction when employing the younger generations in terms of their desire to learn and advance themselves. By way of example, Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi project employs about 20,000 workers, of which 98% are Mongolian citizens as of 2025 Q2.