Population
South Korea is higher
South Korea records 51,751,065, about 14.7× the other value.
Country comparison
MongoliavsSouth Korea
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Mongolia is higher
Mongolia records 1,564,116 km², about 15.6× the other value.
Nominal GDP
South Korea is higher
South Korea records $1.88 trillion, about 78.8× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇳 Mongolia3,524,788
🇰🇷 South Korea51,751,065
South Korea’s population is about 14.7× that of Mongolia, a difference of 48,226,277.
Surface area
🇲🇳 Mongolia1,564,116 km²
🇰🇷 South Korea100,450 km²
Mongolia’s surface area is about 15.6× that of South Korea, a difference of 1,463,666 km².
Population density
🇲🇳 Mongolia2.3 /km²
🇰🇷 South Korea515 /km²
South Korea’s population density is about 229× that of Mongolia, a difference of 513 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇳 Mongolia$23.79 billion · 2024
🇰🇷 South Korea$1.88 trillion · 2024
South Korea’s nominal GDP is about 78.8× that of Mongolia, a difference of $1.85 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇳 Mongolia$6,751 · 2024
🇰🇷 South Korea$36,239 · 2024
South Korea’s GDP per capita is 437% higher than that of Mongolia, a difference of $29,488.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Ulan Bator
Seoul
Population
3,524,788
51,751,065
Surface area
1,564,116 km²
100,450 km²
Population density
2.3 /km²
515 /km²
Nominal GDP
$23.79 billion · 2024
$1.88 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$6,751 · 2024
$36,239 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮
Won · KRW · ₩
Nationality
Mongolian
South Korean
Phone code
+976
+82
Internet domain
.mn
.kr
ISO codes
MN / MNG
KR / KOR
Time zone
Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more)
Asia/Seoul
Native name
Монгол улс
대한민국
| Measure | Mongolia | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ulan Bator | Seoul |
| Population | 3,524,788 | 51,751,065 |
| Surface area | 1,564,116 km² | 100,450 km² |
| Population density | 2.3 /km² | 515 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $23.79 billion · 2024 | $1.88 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,751 · 2024 | $36,239 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮ | Won · KRW · ₩ |
| Nationality | Mongolian | South Korean |
| Phone code | +976 | +82 |
| Internet domain | .mn | .kr |
| ISO codes | MN / MNG | KR / KOR |
| Time zone | Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more) | Asia/Seoul |
| Native name | Монгол улс | 대한민국 |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.
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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a sovereign state in East Asia constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.
Full South Korea profile →Mongolia & South Korea: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
What is the population of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a recorded population of approximately 3,524,788 people.
How big is Mongolia?
Mongolia covers an area of about 1,564,116 km².
What is the population density of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a population density of roughly 2.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.79 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,751.
What currency is used in Mongolia?
Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (MNT), with the symbol ₮.
Where is Mongolia located?
Mongolia is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Mongolia?
The native name of Mongolia is Монгол улс.
What are people from Mongolia called?
People from Mongolia are referred to as Mongolian.
What is the phone calling code for Mongolia?
The international dialing code for Mongolia is +976.
What is the internet domain for Mongolia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mongolia is .mn.
What time zone is Mongolia in?
Mongolia spans 3 time zones including Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd, Asia/Ulaanbaatar.
What is Mongolia known for?
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What is the population of South Korea?
South Korea has a recorded population of approximately 51,751,065 people.
How big is South Korea?
South Korea covers an area of about 100,450 km².
What is the population density of South Korea?
South Korea has a population density of roughly 515 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of South Korea?
South Korea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.88 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of South Korea?
South Korea has a GDP per capita of approximately $36,239.
What currency is used in South Korea?
South Korea uses the Won (KRW), with the symbol ₩.
Where is South Korea located?
South Korea is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of South Korea?
The native name of South Korea is 대한민국.
What are people from South Korea called?
People from South Korea are referred to as South Korean.
What is the phone calling code for South Korea?
The international dialing code for South Korea is +82.
What is the internet domain for South Korea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Korea is .kr.
What time zone is South Korea in?
South Korea uses the Asia/Seoul time zone.
What is South Korea known for?
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a sovereign state in East Asia constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.