Mongolia Submits 2027 Budget with MNT 2.3 Trillion Deficit
The government submitted its 2027 state-budget framework with balanced revenue of MNT 41.3 trillion, expenditure of MNT 43.6 trillion and a projected deficit of MNT 2.306 trillion. The proposal forecasts MNT 3.5 trillion in state-owned-enterprise dividends and includes pension, health, wage, tax and housing measures. It proposes exempting monthly salary income up to MNT 792,000 from tax and expects relief of MNT 840 billion. The package also refers to a first Oyu Tolgoi dividend and planned energy projects. All figures remain subject to parliamentary review and macroeconomic conditions.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated September 7, 2026
Mongolia's government submitted the 2027 state-budget framework with balanced revenue of MNT 41.3 trillion, total expenditure of MNT 43.6 trillion and a planned deficit of MNT 2.306 trillion. It projects MNT 3.5 trillion in dividends from state-owned enterprises.
The proposal includes increases in base pensions and public-sector pay, selected health copayment exemptions, tax relief for monthly salary income up to MNT 792,000 and housing support for around 16,000 people. The government estimates the salary-tax measure would reduce the burden by MNT 840 billion. It also anticipates a first Oyu Tolgoi dividend and includes energy investments. These are draft budget parameters, not final appropriations.