In 2024, Ho Chi Minh City was the largest municipality in Vietnam, with a population of over *** million people. Home to over eight million people, Ha Noi ranking second, followed by Hai Phong. There are five municipalities in Vietnam, which are also the leading urban cities in the country.

This dataset is about cities in Vietnam. It has 65 rows. It features 7 columns including country, population, latitude, and longitude.

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.

Population in largest city in Vietnam was reported at 9567656 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July 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.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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 in the largest city (% of urban population) in Vietnam was reported at 23.57 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Thuong Tin data was reported at 16.640 ‰ in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.800 ‰ for 2016. Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Thuong Tin data is updated yearly, averaging 17.425 ‰ from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.390 ‰ in 2011 and a record low of 15.800 ‰ in 2016. Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Thuong Tin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hanoi Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G012: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: Hanoi.

Vietnam Population: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) data was reported at 8,643.044 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,441.902 Person th for 2016. Vietnam Population: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) data is updated yearly, averaging 6,239.938 Person th from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,643.044 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 4,541.470 Person th in 1993. Vietnam Population: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G007: Population: Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

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Vietnam VN: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 23.394 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.302 % for 2016. Vietnam VN: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 23.202 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.151 % in 1960 and a record low of 21.883 % in 1993. Vietnam VN: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban 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. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

This statistic shows the biggest cities in Vietnam in 2019. In 2019, approximately nine million people lived in Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh (Ho Chi Minh City), making it the biggest city in Vietnam.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Hue, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: South East: Ho Chi Minh City data was reported at 8,444.600 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,287.000 Person th for 2016. Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: South East: Ho Chi Minh City data is updated yearly, averaging 5,908.350 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,444.600 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 4,143.600 Person th in 1990. Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: South East: 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.G001: Population.

Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Hai Ba Trung data was reported at 13.200 ‰ in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.750 ‰ for 2016. Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Hai Ba Trung data is updated yearly, averaging 14.730 ‰ from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.950 ‰ in 2008 and a record low of 10.750 ‰ in 2016. Vietnam Population: Hanoi: Birth Rate: City: Hai Ba Trung data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hanoi Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G012: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: Hanoi.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Can Tho, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Bien Hoa, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.