Mongolia’s First Provincial-Level Assessment of Corruption Risks in the Business Environment from the Private Sector Perspective
A wide range of studies and assessments on corruption, corruption risks, and their impact on the business environment have been conducted in Mongolia. For example,
EPCRC Team Participates in International Forum in Washington, D.C., Strengthening Global Partnerships
Our team from the Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center (EPCRC) traveled to Washington, D.C., USA, from June 22–29, 2026, participating in the international conference
World Competitiveness Report 2026: Mongolia
Singapore Leads in World Competitiveness Report. Singapore was ranked as the first in competitiveness in 2026, followed by Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United
Macroeconomic overview-April 2026
GDP increased by 7.9% in the first quarter of 2026. Exchange rate of Tugrug against the US dollar weakened by 6.9 MNT from the previous
Macroeconomic overview-March 2026
International reserves increased by 5.67% from the previous month to reach USD 7.19 billion. Exchange rate of Tugrug against the US dollar weakened by 0.75₮
Macroeconomic overview-February 2026
Mongolia’s economy grew by 6.8% in 2025. Growth was mainly driven by growth in the Agriculture, Construction, and Mining sectors. Exchange rate of Tugrug against
Macroeconomic overview-January 2026
Mongolia’s economy grew by 6.8% in 2025. Growth was mainly driven by growth in the Agriculture, Construction, and Mining sectors. Exchange rate of Tugrug against
Macroeconomic overview: December 2025
In 2025, copper concentrate exports increased by 35% from the previous year, and coal exports increased by 6%. The exchange rate of the Tugrug against
Dr. Ch. Otgochuluu Has Been Appointed as Executive Director of the EPCRC
By decision of the Board of Directors of the Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center (EPCRC), Dr. Otgochuluu Chuluuntseren was appointed as Executive Director today.
Macroeconomic overview: November 2025
Volume of copper exports increased by 35% from the YoY. The exchange rate of the Tugrug against the US dollar appreciation by 20.0₮ from the
Macroeconomic overview: October 2025
The economy grew by 5.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025. Copper exports increased by 37%, from the YoY. Coal exports decreased by 1%.
Presenting the results of the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025.
Mongolia demonstrated strengths in indicators such as the number of female researchers, telecommunications investment, and higher education enrollment. However, it scored lowest in cybersecurity, public-private
Macroeconomic overview: September 2025
Copper exports increased by 39%, from the YoY. Coal exports decreased by 1%. The exchange rate of the Tugrug against the US dollar weakened by
Macroeconomic overview: August 2025
Copper exports increased by 414 thousand tons, or 40%, from the previous month. Coal exports decreased by 8%. The exchange rate of the Tugrug against
Mongolia ranks last for the second consecutive year in talent competitiveness, placing 69th out of 69 economies.
Top-ranked Switzerland achieved a score 3.5 times higher than Mongolia, while Venezuela ranks directly ahead of us in 68th place. According to the World Competitiveness
Macroeconomic overview: July 2025
GDP increased by 5.6% in the first half of 2025. The exchange rate of the Tugrug against the US dollar weakened by 7.16₮ from the