In 2022, GDP per capita in Vietnam amounted to around 4,101.73 U.S. dollars. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth.

Vietnam’s economy In the last decade, the Vietnamese economy has experienced consistent economic growth with a six to seven percent increase in GDP from year to year. The country’s economy is fueled by its exports of natural resources and agricultural products, though since 2008 its information technology hardware exports have risen substantially. Vietnam’s agriculture and service sectors generate over 56 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product.

Vietnam’s population

The majority of Vietnam’s population works in the agriculture or service industries, and the country has one of the world’s lowest unemployment rates at just 1.8 percent in 2018. The population is relatively young, with the median age expected to reach 32.5 years by 2020. The median age has increased significantly from its low point of 18.2 years in 1970, around the time Vietnam was being devastated by war. Since then, the country’s population has increased as well, reaching over 94 million people in 2018.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the ASEAN countries from 2019 to 2022, with projections up until 2029. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region in Asia comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In 2022, GDP per capita in Brunei amounted to around 37,452.92 U.S. dollars.

Key information about Vietnam Nominal GDP

• Vietnam Nominal GDP reached 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021, compared with 343.2 USD bn in the previous year.
• Nominal GDP in Vietnam is updated yearly, available from Dec 2010 to Dec 2021, with an average number of 248.3 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 147.2 USD bn in Dec 2010.

• In the latest reports, Vietnam GDP contracted 14.5 % YoY in Mar 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 1.0 % in Dec 2020.
• Vietnam GDP Per Capita reached 2,779.0 USD in Dec 2020.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 34.3 % in Dec 2021.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 33.4 % in Dec 2021.
• Public Consumption accounted for 9.3 % in Dec 2021.
• Private Consumption accounted for 56.4 % in Dec 2021.

Key information about Vietnam Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Vietnam expanded 13.1 % YoY in Dec 2024, following a growth of 3.8 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Vietnam is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2010 to Dec 2024, with an average rate of 3.4 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.1 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -14.9 % in Mar 2024.

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Vietnam reached 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 3.9 % in Sep 2022.
• GDP Per Capita in Vietnam reached 3,716.8 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 36.7 % in Dec 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 32.0 % in Dec 2023.
• Public Consumption accounted for 9.0 % in Dec 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 54.4 % in Dec 2023.

Vietnam’s real gross domestic product (GDP) has been experiencing positive growth for the past five years since 2019, and is projected to continue to do so through 2029. In 2023, Vietnam’s real GDP increased by around five percent compared to the previous year.

Learning from real GDP

Real gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure that reflects the value of all goods and services an economy produces within a given year. It is expressed in base-year prices, and is thus an inflation-adjusted way to compare a country’s economic output through the years. The GDP growth rate is a significant indicator of a country’s economic health, as it reacts to the economy’s expansions and contractions.

Vietnam’s optimistic future

As indicated by the positive growth rate of its real GDP, Vietnam’s economy is expanding due to growth in exports, domestic demand, and the manufacturing sector. As the economy expands, so does the total expenditure of Vietnamese consumers. The average monthly income per capita in Vietnam increased to almost 3.8 percent in 2018, and is spent on fast moving consumer goods from popular brands like Vinamilk and P/S.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Thailand was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1,743.3 U.S. dollars (+23.16 percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the GDP per capita is estimated to reach 9,270.72 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma).

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the Philippines was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 1,773.8 U.S. dollars (+42.71 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the GDP per capita is estimated to reach 5,927.36 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

In 2022, the estimated total GDP of all ASEAN states amounted to approximately 3.67 trillion U.S. dollars, a significant increase from the previous years. In fact, the GDP of the ASEAN region has been skyrocketing for a few years now, reflecting the region’s thriving economy. Power in the EastThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was established in 1967 among five of these countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines) to facilitate trade and economic growth, as well as promote cultural development and social structures in the region. To date, they have been joined by another five nations. The ASEAN marketThe founding of the ASEAN organization provides the collaborating nations with more autonomy and influence on the global economy than they would have had by themselves. Additionally, struggling participating countries, such as Laos, are given an opportunity to grow on an ASEAN single market.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Indonesia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 627.9 billion U.S. dollars (+44.77 percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the GDP is estimated to reach 2 trillion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in countries like Singapore, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste.