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Mongolia's heavy dependence on pastureland makes sustainable pasture use crucial. Historically, nomadic Mongolians maintained ecosystems by frequently moving livestock, a practice essential for pasture sustainability. Despite its importance, research on the factors affecting herder household mobility (HHM) is limited, especially using econometric modelling to identify and estimate these factors. This study examines socio-economic and ecological factors influencing HHM in four Mongolian provinces using pooled data econometric models. The research addresses two main questions: 1) What social, economic, and ecological factors influence HHM decisions? 2) What policy implications arise from these factors? The study was conducted in 11 sub-districts across four provinces, using stratified random sampling based on probability. Data were collected from the same 253 households over three years in 2019, 2020 and 2022, resulting in a total of 759 observations.