In 2024, the population density of Vietnam was around 306 people per square kilometer of land area. In that year, Vietnam's total population reached over 100 million. The country is among those with the highest population density in the Asia Pacific region, ranking 11 in 2020. Population density in Vietnam In comparison, Vietnam’s population density is roughly twice as much as China and Indonesia. The average population density in the world is at 59 inhabitants per square kilometer. The largest population within the country can be found in the Red River Delta and the Mekong River Delta. The most populated city is Ho Chi Minh City with roughly nine million inhabitants. Population growth in Vietnam Vietnam’s total population was forecast to surpass 109 million by 2050. Traditionally, Vietnamese families had an average of six children, while today, the birth rate is at two children per woman. This is due to an improving economy and higher living standards. In 2020, the population growth in Vietnam reached 0.90 percent, down from about three percent in the 1960s.

Vietnam Population Density: RR: Ha Noi data was reported at 2,555.800 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,511.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: RR: Ha Noi data is updated yearly, averaging 2,305.200 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,555.800 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 2,050.500 Person/sq km in 2011. Vietnam Population Density: RR: Ha Noi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

Population density per pixel at 100 metre resolution. WorldPop provides estimates of numbers of people residing in each 100x100m grid cell for every low and middle income country. Through ingegrating cencus, survey, satellite and GIS datasets in a flexible machine-learning framework, high resolution maps of population counts and densities for 2000-2020 are produced, along with accompanying metadata. DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and remaining unadjusted. REGION: Asia SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. Vietnam data available from WorldPop here.

In 2024, the population density in Ho Chi Minh City reached ***** inhabitants per square kilometer, making the largest city of Vietnam also the most crowded. Ha Noi, the capital, was much less crowded, with ***** people per square kilometer. In both Da Nang and Can Tho, this figure stayed around *** inhabitants per square kilometer.

Vietnam Population Density: Mekong River Delta (MR) data was reported at 426.700 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 426.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: Mekong River Delta (MR) data is updated yearly, averaging 425.400 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 426.700 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 423.000 Person/sq km in 2020. Vietnam Population Density: Mekong River Delta (MR) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

Vietnam Population Density: MR: Vinh Long data was reported at 674.800 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 674.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: MR: Vinh Long data is updated yearly, averaging 673.400 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 684.700 Person/sq km in 2011 and a record low of 670.000 Person/sq km in 2020. Vietnam Population Density: MR: Vinh Long data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

Historical dataset showing Vietnam population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

Vietnam Population Density: Lam Dong data was reported at 137.500 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 136.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: Lam Dong data is updated yearly, averaging 131.000 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137.500 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 124.500 Person/sq km in 2011. Vietnam Population Density: Lam Dong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

In 2023, the population density in Ha Noi reached ***** inhabitants per square kilometer. In ten years, from 2013 to 2023, this figure steadily increased by more than *** people per square kilometer, making the capital of Vietnam also the second most crowded after Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Population Density: NM: Cao Bang data was reported at 81.800 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: NM: Cao Bang data is updated yearly, averaging 78.600 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.800 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 76.600 Person/sq km in 2011. Vietnam Population Density: NM: Cao Bang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

In 2019, around **** percent of Vietnam's population resided in rural areas. According to the projection, the urban population and rural population was estimated to be even by 2030. By 2069, the rural population was projected to account for **** percent of the overall population, twice the size of the rural population.

In 2024, the urban population in Vietnam stood at approximately 39 million people. The six largest urban agglomerations include Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho. On the other hand, Ben Tre, Thai Binh, and Bac Giang had the lowest rates of urbanization in the country. Urbanization in Vietnam The rapid urbanization in Vietnam results in a disproportionate population density between its urban and rural areas. For instance, in 2022, Ho Chi Minh City recorded a population density of 4,481 inhabitants per square kilometer, nearly 15 times the country's average population density in the same year. The urban population is consistently increasing due to the country’s economic reforms and infrastructure development, as well as higher living standards. For example, the monthly income per capita in urban areas is nearly half as much as that in rural areas. Nevertheless, the poverty rate in Vietnam has been consistently diminishing each year, roughly at 4.2 percent as of 2022. Urban infrastructure in Vietnam Vietnam has made significant progress in developing its urban infrastructure, especially in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The expansion of highways, seaports, and airports has enhanced domestic and international connectivity, as well as greatly contributed to the country’s logistic industry. For instance, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are developing a metro system which is expected to be put into operation in 2024. The country has also invested in modern healthcare facilities, schools, and commercial centers. However, challenges such as traffic jams, limited public transportation services, and environmental pollution still require significant efforts to meet the growing demands of the Vietnamese urban population.

Vietnam Population Density: SE: Ho Chi Minh city data was reported at 4,513.100 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,481.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: SE: Ho Chi Minh city data is updated yearly, averaging 4,196.400 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,513.100 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 3,633.100 Person/sq km in 2011. Vietnam Population Density: SE: Ho Chi Minh city data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Wichita County, KS by Vietnamese population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Vietnamese Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Wichita County, KS by their Vietnamese population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Vietnamese Population: The Vietnamese population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Vietnamese. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Wichita County Vietnamese Population: This tells us how much of the entire Wichita County, KS Vietnamese population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Vietnam Population Density: South East (SE) data was reported at 807.500 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 799.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: South East (SE) data is updated yearly, averaging 727.400 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 807.500 Person/sq km in 2023 and a record low of 635.900 Person/sq km in 2011. Vietnam Population Density: South East (SE) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

In 2023, on average, around 1,379 people were living in a square kilometer in Hai Phong, Vietnam, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. Hai Phong is among the five municipalities of Vietnam together with Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Da Nang, and Can Tho.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 238 cities in the Washington by Vietnamese population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Vietnamese Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Washington by their Vietnamese population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Vietnamese Population: The Vietnamese population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Vietnamese. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Washington Vietnamese Population: This tells us how much of the entire Washington Vietnamese population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Vietnam Population Density: MR: Dong Thap data was reported at 473.100 Person/sq km in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 473.000 Person/sq km for 2022. Vietnam Population Density: MR: Dong Thap data is updated yearly, averaging 476.500 Person/sq km from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 489.600 Person/sq km in 2011 and a record low of 472.000 Person/sq km in 2019. Vietnam Population Density: MR: Dong Thap data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G003: Population Density: By Provinces.

Population density of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam based on data from the World Data Bank. This dataset also includes a visualization of the data using CartoDB. The time period is from 1995 to 2000.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1,430 cities in the New York by Vietnamese population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Vietnamese Population: This column displays the rank of city in the New York by their Vietnamese population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Vietnamese Population: The Vietnamese population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Vietnamese. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total New York Vietnamese Population: This tells us how much of the entire New York Vietnamese population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.