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Vietnam population overview
Vietnam is the 8th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 101,897,785 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.6% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1,534 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,304,292 births (12.8 per 1,000 people) and 692,905 deaths (6.8 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 50,949 people. The infant mortality rate is 14 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 32,531,933 in 1960 to 101,598,527 in 2025 — a change of +212.3%, or +1.8% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 33.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 75 years; women have on average 1.9 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 22.9% of residents are under 15 and 9.5% are 65 or older (2025); 38.8% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Hanoi. Vietnam covers 331,338 km², giving a population density of about 309 people per km². GDP was $514.70B in 2025 — about $5,066 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Vietnam population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 102,344,719 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 101,897,785 |
| World rank | #16 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #8 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.6% |
| Births per year est. | 1,304,292 |
| Deaths per year est. | 692,905 |
| Net migration per year est. | -50,949 |
| Birth rate | 12.8 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 14 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 96 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 33.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 75 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.9 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 38.8% |
| Surface area 2023 | 331,338 km² |
| Population density | 309 per km² |
| Capital | Hanoi |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $514.70B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $5,066 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Vietnam population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 102,344,719 | – | – |
| 2025 | 101,598,527 | +610,841 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 100,987,686 | +635,494 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 100,352,192 | +671,537 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 99,680,655 | +745,557 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 98,935,098 | +855,907 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 98,079,191 | +5,255,937 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 92,823,254 | +5,368,102 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 87,455,152 | +6,366,839 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 81,088,313 | +3,934,302 | +1% |
| 2000 | 77,154,011 | +5,104,071 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 72,049,940 | +6,545,388 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 65,504,552 | +6,443,930 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 59,060,622 | +6,570,521 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 52,490,101 | +6,007,198 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 46,482,903 | +5,007,673 | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 41,475,230 | +4,345,574 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 37,129,656 | +4,597,723 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 32,531,933 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Viet Nam
Population over time
- From 32,531,933 in 1960 to 102,344,719 today — up 214.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.7 years (2024), up 16.7 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.9 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 13.4 births vs 6.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 6.8 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 22.9% of the population is under 15 and 9.5% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 4.8% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 430.8 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 4.27 t in 2024, vs 0.42 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,018.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), up 273.2% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 24.2% of final energy in 2021 (-51.7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 47.4% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 28.8% to 47.4% since 1990 — roughly 61,761 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 38.8% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 15.3% in 1960 (+23.6 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 22.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 3,606 m³ in 2022, down 66.5% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $514.70B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 115.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $5,066 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 1.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.3% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 84.2% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 127.6 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Viet Nam in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vietnam in 2026?
As of October 2026, Vietnam has an estimated population of 102,344,719. The United Nations estimated 101,897,785 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.6% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Vietnam growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.6% per year — roughly 1,534 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,304,292 births and 692,905 deaths, with net migration of -50,949.
What is the population density of Vietnam?
About 309 people per square kilometre: 102,344,719 people living on 331,338 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Vietnam?
The median age is 33.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 75 years. 22.9% of the population is under 15 and 9.5% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Vietnam rank by population?
Vietnam is the 16th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 8th in Asia, with 1.2% of the global population.
How has the population of Vietnam changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 32,531,933; by 2025 it had grown to 101,598,527 (+212.3%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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PhilippinesSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.6%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.