University Students in Mongolia by Sex (2010-2025)

Key Findings

• Female students outnumber males: In 2025, there were 99,483 female students compared to 62,408 male students in higher education institutions.
• Gender gap widening: The female-to-male ratio has increased from 1.48 in 2010 to 1.59 in 2025.
• Peak enrollment: Both sexes saw peak enrollment around 2012-2014, with a gradual decline afterward.
• Recent recovery: Student numbers have been recovering since 2020, especially among females.

Data Coverage

This dataset includes students enrolled in:

• Universities
• Institutes
• Colleges

Data is available by:

• Sex: Male and Female
• Region: All 21 aimags, the Capital (Ulaanbaatar), and 5 regional aggregates
• Year: 2010-2025 (16 years)