The total population in Vietnam was estimated at 101.3 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Vietnam Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The total population of Vietnam was estimated at about 101.30 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 47.12 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 4.68 million people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population growth (annual %) in Vietnam was reported at 0.63127 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Vietnam was reported at 6.2524 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, male (% of male population) in Vietnam was reported at 24.48 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population ages 0-14, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Vietnam was reported at 39.48 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2024, the population of Vietnam reached approximately ***** million, indicating an increase by nearly a million people from the previous year. Vietnam is among the most populated countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Rural population (% of total population) in Vietnam was reported at 60.52 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

In 2024, the share of the population aged under 15 years in Vietnam was approximately **** percent. The share of the young population aged under 15 years has been decreasing since 2019 while there were more people aged 65 years and above across the country.

Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 8.242 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.747 % for 2016. Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.324 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.683 % in 1984 and a record low of 6.057 % in 1967. Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population, female (% of total population) in Vietnam was reported at 51.02 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, the population living in urban areas in Vietnam accounted for 38.1 percent of the total population. Since the past years, the share of the urban population in the country has been growing steadily year on year.

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.

Historical chart and dataset showing Vietnam birth rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Vietnam was reported at 48.98 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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 Ho Chi Minh City reached 4,513 inhabitants per square kilometer, making the largest city of Vietnam also the most crowded. Ha Noi, the capital, was much less crowded, with 2,556 people per square kilometer. In both Da Nang and Can Tho, this figure stayed around 900 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Vietnam was reported at 318 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.