Mongolia, the country with the lowest population density, welcomed the first millionth citizen back in 1962.

The two millionth citizen of Mongolia was recognized in July of 1988.

According to a study done by the National Statistical Committee Mongolia, the 3 millionth citizen has been welcomed in the first quarter of 2015, a whole 27 years later than the second millionth citizen.

Surveys show Mongolia`s population growth rate has been an estimated 1.8-2.0 percent in the past five years.