The total population is approximately 2,9 million, more than half lives in the urban areas.

Children and youth under 35 years make up 70 percent of the population and the average age is 21 year.

Only about 40 % of the population still live the nomadic lifestyle.

These nomadic families tend to more than 37 million. Livestock.

The majority of the population are Khalkha Mongols, with ethnic minority such as Kazakh, Durvud, Bayud and Buryat Mongols and other minority groups.

Religion

Traditionally, Mongols practiced Shamanism, worshiping the Blue Sky. However, Tibetan Buddhism (also called Varyana Buddhism) gained more popularity after it was introduced in 16th century.

Languages

Mongolian is the official language and belongs to Altai language group.

Kazakh is spoken by 5 percent of the population.

Many Mongolian dialects are spoken on spots.

English, German and Russian are more popular foreign languages in Mongolia.