UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Mongolia safe? 🇲🇳
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Mongolia scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Mongolia destinations assessed, Darkhan scores highest (77/100), while Erdenet scores lowest (75/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Mongolia: exercise normal security precautions.
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Mongolia destinations by safety score
#1🇲🇳DarkhanSafe · updated 29 July 202677#2🇲🇳UlaanbaatarSafe · updated 28 July 202676#3🇲🇳ErdenetSafe · updated 29 July 202675
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mongolia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 5.9 / 100k | 62 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 70.6% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 5.9% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 55/100 | 55 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.4 / 100k | 59 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Mongolia safety FAQ
Is Mongolia safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Mongolia averages 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mongolia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Darkhan currently scores highest at 77/100 (Safe). Erdenet scores lowest at 75/100.
Where does this Mongolia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.