Marriage Rates Drop by 29 Percent Compared to Five Years Ago

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection has commissioned a new study titled “Current State and Changes in Family Relations in Mongolia”, conducted in 2025 by the Institute for Population, Labour, and Social Protection Research.

The study identifies key trends in demographic and socio-economic conditions, the current state of family relationships, and the major challenges faced by families. The findings were presented today to the ministry’s leadership.

According to the data, marriages decreased by 29 percent between 2019 and 2024, while divorces increased by 5 percent over the same period.

Family planning remains a critical issue today, helping reduce child mortality and abortions, improve maternal and child health, and prevent infertility.

The 2010 study indicated that families were predominantly facing financial difficulties and housing problems. In 2025, respondents once again cited financial hardship and housing insecurity as the main challenges affecting family life.

Conflicts and disputes within family’s stem from multiple factors. According to the study, respondents reported that family conflicts most commonly arise from differences in opinions (29.2%), excessive alcohol consumption (24.4%), poor communication or misunderstanding (22.8%), and financial shortages (21.5%).

The study used internationally recognized methodologies for assessing family dynamics. A total of 2,184 households participated—40.4% from Ulaanbaatar and 59.6% from rural provinces.