In 2023, the annual population growth in Vietnam amounted to 0.67 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 1.99 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

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 September of 2025.

Vietnam VN: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.022 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.060 % for 2016. Vietnam VN: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 2.168 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.021 % in 1960 and a record low of 0.928 % in 2006. Vietnam VN: Population: Growth 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. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Historical dataset showing Vietnam population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Vietnam was reported at 2.4261 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Vietnam VN: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 3.039 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.113 % for 2016. Vietnam VN: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 3.174 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.319 % in 1960 and a record low of 2.542 % in 1988. Vietnam VN: Urban Population Growth 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. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

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.

Data showing the current status of Vietnam's population from 2011 to 2016. The data set includes data on: population density, average population, sex ratio, natural population growth rate. and data on the labor force aged 15 and over

Rural population growth (annual %) in Vietnam was reported at --0.55719 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Rural population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Key information about Vietnam population

• The Vietnam population reached 101.3 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 100.3 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 101.3 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 25.1 million people in Dec 1955

• In the latest reports, Vietnam Unemployment Rate dropped to 2.2 % in Sep 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Vietnam population was 330.6 USD in Jun 2023
• Vietnam Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 68.1 % in Mar 2022

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population (%) in Vietnam was reported at 2.78 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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 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 2020, the share of children in Vietnam amounted to approximately 23.2 percent of the population. This figure is comparable to the share of children in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The age dependency ratio in Vietnam was 43 percent.

Age structure in Vietnam

As of 2018, about 69.55 percent of the population was between 15 and 64 years old, followed by 7.27 percent of people aged 65 years and older. In 2019, there were about 68.08 million adults. According to the Central Population and Housing Census, every two persons in the working age group is dependent. This shows an increase of 13.3 percentage points since 2009, more than double the percentage of 1999.

Demographical change in Vietnam

Vietnam has a history of high fertility. Therefore, the age and gender distribution followed the usual pattern where the widest bars can be found at the bottom of the pyramid. However, the country’s number of births decreased in the last few decades, which is why the youngest bars are smaller than the ones above in the demographic pyramid, indicating a slower future population growth. As of 2018, the population density in Vietnam was at 308.13 people per square meter.

Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: NC: Da Nang data was reported at 1,064.100 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,045.300 Person th for 2016. Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: NC: Da Nang data is updated yearly, averaging 772.750 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,064.100 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 573.900 Person th in 1990. Vietnam Population: Annual Avg: NC: Da Nang 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.

In 2020, around ** million people in Vietnam had average daily spending of ** U.S. dollars to ** U.S. dollars, while **** million of them were classified as being in the established consuming class, spending between ** U.S. dollars to ** U.S. dollars per day. By 2030, according to the forecast, there will be around *** million people living in Vietnam with a daily spending budget exceeding ** U.S. dollars.

Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 33,496,592.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 33,258,832.000 Person for 2016. Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 18,965,869.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,496,592.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 9,167,274.000 Person in 1960. Vietnam VN: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 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 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ha Noi, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam metro area from 1950 to 2025.