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Economy of Mongolia vs Tajikistan compared: GDP & Debt

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Mongolia has a GDP of $25.4B compared to $17.7B for Tajikistan, ranking 123/197 and 140/197 by economy size, respectively.

Mongolia has $11.4B in government debt (45.1% of GDP), compared to $3.82B (21.6% of GDP) in Tajikistan.

Mongolia vs Tajikistan GDP by year

Mongolia
Tajikistan
1x
Year GDP, current $
Mongolia Tajikistan
2025 $25,369,107,325 $17,660,626,562
2024 $23,794,540,025 $14,425,113,700
2023 $20,325,121,394 $12,244,169,293
2022 $17,146,471,714 $10,713,525,200
2021 $15,286,441,738 $8,937,805,347
2020 $13,312,981,429 $8,133,963,551
2019 $14,206,359,018 $8,300,813,599
2018 $13,178,094,720 $7,764,999,999
2017 $11,480,847,741 $7,536,402,853
2016 $11,181,350,649 $6,992,416,097
2015 $11,619,892,591 $8,271,431,485
2014 $12,226,514,668 $9,112,605,459
2013 $12,582,122,604 $8,448,411,318
2012 $12,292,770,632 $7,633,036,903
2011 $10,409,797,378 $6,522,756,255
2010 $7,189,481,999 $5,642,221,099
2009 $4,583,850,368 $4,979,472,364
2008 $5,623,216,608 $5,161,299,725
2007 $4,234,999,704 $3,719,524,541
2006 $3,414,055,662 $2,830,213,849
2005 $2,523,471,601 $2,312,352,021
2004 $1,992,066,808 $2,076,176,869
2003 $1,595,297,356 $1,555,318,261
2002 $1,396,555,720 $1,221,106,220
2001 $1,267,997,934 $1,080,772,551
2000 $1,136,896,124 $860,541,842
1999 $1,057,408,589 $1,086,612,290
1998 $1,124,440,205 $1,320,199,582
1997 $1,180,934,203 $921,518,033
1996 $1,345,719,472 $1,043,654,822
1995 $1,452,165,005 $1,231,561,860
1994 $925,817,092 $1,522,001,206
1993 $768,401,634 $1,646,623,195
1992 $1,317,611,864 $1,908,554,572
1991 $2,379,018,326 $2,536,585,366
1990 $2,560,785,660 $2,629,395,066
1989 $3,576,966,800 -
1988 $3,204,461,567 -
1987 $3,020,611,600 -
1986 $2,896,178,867 -
1985 $2,186,505,475 -
1984 $2,098,734,600 -
1983 $2,725,736,633 -
1982 $2,552,401,933 -
1981 $2,310,099,100 -
1980 $2,101,394,100 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1980–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Mongolia vs Tajikistan by year

Mongolia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Tajikistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Mongolia Tajikistan
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $7,108 - $1,637 -
2024 $6,751 $19,145 $1,362 $5,406
2023 $5,839 $18,005 $1,178 $4,964
2022 $4,994 $16,402 $1,052 $4,514
2021 $4,518 $14,792 $897 $3,986
2020 $4,001 $13,693 $834 $3,654
2019 $4,348 $13,605 $871 $3,460
2018 $4,108 $12,317 $834 $3,069
2017 $3,646 $11,096 $829 $3,017
2016 $3,620 $10,511 $789 $2,914
2015 $3,839 $10,458 $957 $2,975
2014 $4,126 $10,900 $1,082 $3,152
2013 $4,340 $10,442 $1,028 $2,919
2012 $4,329 $10,152 $952 $2,679
2011 $3,736 $8,862 $834 $2,456
2010 $2,625 $7,532 $737 $2,291
2009 $1,703 $7,119 $665 $2,171
2008 $2,127 $7,297 $703 $2,120
2007 $1,628 $6,678 $517 $1,966
2006 $1,330 $5,977 $401 $1,810
2005 $995 $5,406 $334 $1,673
2004 $794 $4,942 $306 $1,550
2003 $643 $4,399 $233.6 $1,396
2002 $570 $4,083 $187 $1,257
2001 $524 $3,889 $168.7 $1,139
2000 $476 $3,740 $136.9 $1,036
1999 $449 $3,664 $175 $947
1998 $484 $3,555 $213.7 $905
1997 $515 $3,449 $150.1 $855
1996 $596 $3,310 $172 $836
1995 $653 $3,229 $207 $1,006
1994 $423 $3,021 $261.3 $1,148
1993 $355 $2,929 $287.6 $1,454
1992 $608 $2,951 $338 $1,721
1991 $1,099 $3,183 $458 $2,417
1990 $1,220 $3,479 $487 $2,583
1989 $1,684 - - -
1988 $1,543 - - -
1987 $1,493 - - -
1986 $1,469 - - -
1985 $1,138 - - -
1984 $1,120 - - -
1983 $1,490 - - -
1982 $1,430 - - -
1981 $1,325 - - -
1980 $1,235 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1980–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Mongolia's GDP per capita is $7,108, ranking 103/197, compared to $1,637 in Tajikistan, ranking 163/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Mongolia ranks 98th at $19,145, while Tajikistan ranks 157th at $5,406.

Economic indicators

Mongolia Tajikistan
Gross domestic product
$25.4B
2025
$17.7B
2025
GDP rank
123/197
2025
140/197
2025
GDP growth
6.84%
2024-2025
8.4%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$7,108
2025
$1,637
2025
GDP per capita rank
103/197
2025
163/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$19,145
2024
$5,406
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
98/197
2024
157/197
2024
Government debt
$11.4B
2025
$3.82B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
45.1%
2025
21.6%
2025
Government debt per person
$3,207
2025
$354
2025
Government debt per person rank
101/185
2025
174/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$7,064
2026
$1,705
2026
Income share by richest 10%
24.6%
2022
28.2%
2024
Income share by poorest 10%
3.4%
2022
2.9%
2024
Government expenditure, % of GDP
34.6%
2025
29.3%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
8.6%
2024-2025
3.4%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
12%
2025
7%
2026
Unemployment rate
5.81%
2024
0.08%
2016
Population
3630744
11080415

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Mongolia
Spending

Debt
Tajikistan
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Mongolia Tajikistan
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 34.6% 45.1% 29.3% 21.6%
2024 37.5% 44.1% 27.2% 24.9%
2023 31.9% 46.7% 28% 29.9%
2022 33.7% 64.5% 27.4% 31.8%
2021 35.9% 67.3% 27.6% 42%
2020 37.1% 83.4% 29.2% 50.9%
2019 30.8% 66.8% 28.8% 43.2%
2018 28.4% 76.5% 30.9% 46.3%
2017 32.2% 86.9% 33.8% 46.3%
2016 39.7% 78.7% 32.7% 42.2%
2015 31.2% 50.5% 31.9% 35%
2014 32.1% 44% 27.5% 27.9%
2013 32.2% 49.4% 27.7% 29.3%
2012 36.1% 43.7% 24.7% 32.5%
2011 37.9% 32.7% 24.3% 35.5%
2010 31.6% 31% 25.9% 36.8%
2009 35.5% 48.5% 23.6% 36.9%
2008 37.6% 31% 20.2% 30.2%
2007 35.3% 36.1% 20.3% 34.3%
2006 26.2% 40.9% 21.6% 36.8%
2005 25.1% 55.9% 22.9% 45.8%
2004 31.8% 75% 20.2% 49.4%
2003 33.7% 90% 19.1% 69.8%
2002 35.5% 72% 19.1% 98.3%
2001 35.2% 69.2% 17.3% 99.4%
2000 34.5% 79.3% 18.1% 111.4%
1999 33.2% 103.7% 17.5% 107.8%
1998 36.2% 77.5% 17.1% 96.6%
1997 30.8% 61% - -
1996 28.6% 49.7% - -
1995 26.6% 40.2% - -
1994 32.2% 57.6% - -
1993 38.3% 57.8% - -
1992 29.1% 29.3% - -
1991 46% - - -
1990 51.7% - - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1992–2005, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Mongolia's government spending was $8.78B, accounting for 34.6% of its GDP, while Tajikistan spent $5.17B, or 29.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 45.1% in Mongolia and 21.6% in Tajikistan, ranking 116/185 and 171/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Mongolia

Tajikistan
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Mongolia Tajikistan
2025 1.7% -1.79%
2024 1.39% 0.32%
2023 2.73% -0.92%
2022 0.67% -0.23%
2021 -3.05% -0.64%
2020 -9.24% -4.34%
2019 1% -2.04%
2018 2.85% -2.69%
2017 -3.72% -5.65%
2016 -15.3% -2.91%
2015 -5.04% -1.96%
2014 -3.73% 0.92%
2013 -0.93% -0.73%
2012 -6.24% 0.41%
2011 -4.01% 0.6%
2010 0.43% -2.71%
2009 -5.2% -0.2%
2008 -4.52% 1.94%
2007 2.64% 2.13%
2006 7.58% 2%
2005 2.43% -2.83%
2004 -1.62% -2.32%
2003 -3.38% -1.74%
2002 -4.74% -2.4%
2001 -4.33% -2.11%
2000 -5.82% -4.51%
1999 -9.91% -4.03%
1998 -12.3% -5.09%
1997 -8.09% -
1996 -6.88% -
1995 -4.97% -
1994 -9.74% -
1993 -13.3% -
1992 -8.1% -
1991 -6.37% -
1990 -9.37% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Mongolia's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $432M, equivalent to 1.7% of GDP. This compares to Tajikistan's deficit of $316M, or 1.79% of GDP.

Over the past 28 years, Mongolia recorded a fiscal deficit in 18 of those years, while Tajikistan ran a deficit in 21 years. On average, Mongolia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.85% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.55% of GDP for Tajikistan.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Mongolia

Tajikistan
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Mongolia Tajikistan
2025 8.6% 3.4%
2024 6.2% 3.5%
2023 10.4% 3.7%
2022 15.1% 6.6%
2021 7.4% 9%
2020 3.7% 8.6%
2019 7.3% 7.8%
2018 6.8% 3.8%
2017 4.3% 7.3%
2016 0.8% 5.9%
2015 6.8% 5.8%
2014 12.9% 6.1%
2013 10.6% 5%
2012 13.8% 5.8%
2011 8.8% 12.4%
2010 8.3% 6.5%
2009 7.6% 6.4%
2008 28% 20.4%
2007 9.6% 13.2%
2006 4.4% 10%
2005 12.6% 7.3%
2004 8.3% 7.2%
2003 5.2% 16.4%
2002 0.9% 12.2%
2001 6.4% 38.6%
2000 11.3% 32.9%
1999 7.6% 27.5%
1998 9.5% 43.2%
1997 30% 88%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Mongolia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 9.42%, compared with 14.6% in Tajikistan. In 2025, inflation was 8.6% in Mongolia and 3.4% in Tajikistan.

Top exports between countries

Mongolia
Export category Export value
Animal & marine products $1.57M
Machinery & equipment $4K
Tajikistan
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $43K

Balance of trade

Mongolia Tajikistan
Current account balance
-$2.49B
2024
$3.02B
2025
Current account balance ranking
147/190
2024
38/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
-10.4%
2024
+17.1%
2025
Goods imports
$11.7B
2024
$7.45B
2025
Goods exports
$14.7B
2024
$1.95B
2025
Service imports
$4.92B
2024
$1.14B
2025
Service exports
$1.6B
2024
$168M
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
62.6%
2025
47.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
68.1%
2025
11.2%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Mongolia Tajikistan
Economic freedom 63.9 52.5
Economic freedom ranking 76/197 147/197
Property rights 49.2 28.4
Government integrity 35.8 18.5
Judicial effectiveness 54.9 10.1
Tax burden 83.7 94.2
Government spending 64.6 77
Fiscal health 96.1 98.6
Business freedom 68.4 60.6
Labor freedom 68.2 43.4
Monetary freedom 72.1 72.6
Trade freedom 74.4 72.2
Investment freedom 50 25
Financial freedom 50 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Mongolia
Tajikistan
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Mongolia Tajikistan
2026 63.9 52.5
2025 62.6 51.5
2024 60.6 51.3
2023 61.7 50.6
2022 63.9 49.7
2021 62.4 55.2
2020 55.9 52.2
2019 55.4 55.6
2018 55.7 58.3
2017 54.8 58.2
2016 59.4 51.3
2015 59.2 52.7
2014 58.9 52
2013 61.7 53.4
2012 61.5 53.4
2011 59.5 53.5
2010 60 53
2009 62.8 54.6
2008 63.6 54.4
2007 60.3 53.6
2006 62.4 52.6
2005 59.7 50.4
2004 56.5 48.7
2003 57.7 46.5
2002 56.7 47.3
2001 56 46.8
2000 58.5 44.8
1999 58.6 41.2
1998 57.3 41.1
1997 52.9 -
1996 47.4 -
1995 47.8 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Mongolia is 63.9, ranking 76/197, compared to 52.5 for Tajikistan, ranking 147/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Mongolia Tajikistan
Services, % of GDP
44.3%
2025
36.5%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
37.2%
2025
32.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
8.94%
2025
23.1%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$22.2B
2025
$22.4B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$18,460
2025
$8,240
2025
Total reserves including gold
$7B
2025
$4.31B
2025
Total reserves ranking
91/177
2025
109/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$2.73B
2024
$8.2M
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$2.78B
2024
$291M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$55.5M
2024
$101M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
25.7%
2024
3.04%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
27.1%
2022
19.8%
2024
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
31.4%
2025
32.4%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1980–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1992–2005, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. TradeMap (2024–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.