By the first half of 2025, the National Statistics Office of Mongolia reported a total of 270.8 thousand legal entities registered in Mongolia’s Business Registry. This number has increased by 25.2 thousand compared to the same period last year. Clearly, business activity and organizational registration continue to grow steadily across the country. Breaking down the figures, companies make up the majority with 77.5 percent of all registered legal entities.
Following companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) account for 12.5 percent. Cooperatives represent 5.2 percent, while partnerships make up 2 percent. Budgetary institutions and state or locally-owned enterprises together form around 2.8 percent of the total.
In terms of geographical distribution, Ulaanbaatar City hosts the highest concentration, with 196.1 thousand legal entities registered. The Central Region follows with 25.4 thousand. Meanwhile, the Khangai and Western Regions record 22.7 thousand and 17.7 thousand entities respectively.
The Eastern Region accounts for 9 thousand legal entities. Smaller aimags such as Gobi-Sumber, Sukhbaatar, and Dundgobi have between 0.8 and 2.1 thousand registered legal entities each. Interestingly, many legal entities remain non-operational. Out of the total, 89.2 thousand have temporarily suspended their activities. Additionally, 69.9 thousand are inactive for other reasons, indicating a dynamic but fluctuating business environment.
Looking at active legal entities registered in Mongolia, a significant majority employ between 1 and 9 workers—about 86.6 percent. Another 6.2 percent have 10 to 19 employees, and 4.6 percent operate with 20 to 49 employees. Only 2.6 percent of the active entities employ more than 50 staff members. Trade and services dominate the business landscape. A total of 87.8 thousand active entities operate in this sector, highlighting its vital role in Mongolia’s economy. This trend also suggests a focus on consumer-facing industries and service provision.
In conclusion, the number of legal entities registered in Mongolia continues to rise steadily. Both urban and regional centers contribute to this growth, with Ulaanbaatar leading significantly. The diversity in entity types and employee sizes shows a varied and evolving economic environment.
