Mongolia Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Mongolia
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated January 22, 2025
Mongolia recorded 5.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Mongolia #61 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 19% over the past decade (from 7.3 in 2013). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Mongolia at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
5.9 /100k
Safety Rank
#135 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (2003-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 19% over the past decade (from 7.3 in 2013). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Mongolia Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Mongolia, the homicide rate for men is 5.6× higher than the rate for women — 10.1 vs 1.8 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Mongolia:
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Mongolia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mongolia. If you travel to Mongolia, you should: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X . Review the Country Security Report for Mongolia.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Mongolia Population & Demographics
Population of 3,524,788, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mongolia safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Mongolia at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 5.9 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Mongolia?
Mongolia has an intentional homicide rate of 5.9 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #61 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Mongolia?
Mongolia is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Mongolia compare to other countries?
Mongolia's homicide rate of 5.9 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.