Politics & Government Guide in Mongolia

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Mongolia maintains a stable semi-presidential democracy with a unicameral parliament dominated by the Mongolian People's Party following the 2024 elections. A new coalition cabinet under Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral was established in April 2026, focusing on economic and social development. President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh continues as head of state with oversight on security and foreign policy.

Government Type

Semi-presidential representative democratic republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh(since 2021)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral(Mongolian People's Party)since 2026

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Upper House:Upper House

Lower House:State Great Hural (126 seats)

Major Political Parties

Mongolian People's Party(MPP)

Center-left

70 seats

Democratic Party(DP)

Center-right

37 seats

National Coalition()

Right-wing

10 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and older in national, presidential, and local elections

Recent Developments

New cabinet formed on April 4, 2026, headed by Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, succeeding Gombojavyn Zandanshatar
2024 parliamentary elections resulted in MPP-led coalition government with 44.9% vote share
Renewal of deputy prime minister appointments on April 4, 2026

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1992

Aimags and capital city22