Grade School: Class: Primary data was reported at 280.000 Unit th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 277.500 Unit th for 2016. Grade School: Class: Primary data is updated yearly, averaging 281.200 Unit th from Sep 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 327.300 Unit th in 1998 and a record low of 265.100 Unit th in 2008. Grade School: Class: Primary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G050: Education Statistics.

VN: Persistence to Grade 5: % of Cohort data was reported at 95.960 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 89.599 % for 2013. VN: Persistence to Grade 5: % of Cohort data is updated yearly, averaging 89.599 % from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2014, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.475 % in 2011 and a record low of 46.424 % in 1978. VN: Persistence to Grade 5: % of Cohort 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: Education Statistics. Persistence to grade 5 (percentage of cohort reaching grade 5) is the share of children enrolled in the first grade of primary school who eventually reach grade 5. The estimate is based on the reconstructed cohort method.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Weighted average;

In 2023, Vietnam's education and training sector accounted for a GDP value of approximately 400.97 trillion Vietnamese dong, equivalent to 3.92 percent of the country's total GDP. In that year, Vietnam's total GDP amounted to around 10.2 thousand trillion Vietnamese dong.

Grade School: Class: Upper Secondary data was reported at 65.800 Unit th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.100 Unit th for 2016. Grade School: Class: Upper Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 59.900 Unit th from Sep 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.600 Unit th in 2007 and a record low of 13.500 Unit th in 1991. Grade School: Class: Upper Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G050: Education Statistics.

According to a survey conducted in Vietnam in 2022, most Vietnamese students enrolled at their proper age, as confirmed by over 95 percent of respondents from primary schools and 90 percent from middle schools. This number appeared to be lower among high school level students, of which just over 77 percent of the respondents attended high schools at their proper age.

VN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure data was reported at 18.516 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.785 % for 2012. VN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 17.933 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2013, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.785 % in 2012 and a record low of 15.239 % in 2009. VN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure 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: Education Statistics. General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

In 2023, the number of newly established businesses in the education sector reached about 5,359 in Vietnam, indicating a significant increase from the previous year. In that year, the number of new enterprises in the country amounted to approximately 159,294. Public and private education sectors in Vietnam Since the government of Vietnam eased regulations on investing in the education sector, more and more private education institutions have emerged in the country. Although public schools have the reputation of providing affordable and well-recognized degrees, the number of students per teacher in these schools has been increasing in recent years. Many private education institutions, on the other hand, provide other benefits such as smaller classrooms and international curriculums that meet the needs of more affluent parents and students. This has led to an increase in the number of students in private education, such as in private universities in recent years. Striving for better education In Vietnam, good quality education is highly valued among the population, especially by the fast-growing middle class with higher incomes and increasing living standards. In urban areas in the country, education accounted for a significant share of household expenditure, sometimes even higher than healthcare spending. In addition, a number of Vietnamese families are now choosing to send their children overseas, hoping that they can receive an even better education than in their home country. This has put Vietnam on the list of countries with the most students studying abroad in recent years.

The Vietnam higher education market, valued at $503.79 million in 2025, is experiencing robust growth, projected to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.43% from 2025 to 2033. This significant expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing government investment in education infrastructure and technology, coupled with a rising demand for skilled labor in a rapidly developing economy, fuels the growth. The burgeoning middle class is also a crucial driver, enabling greater access to higher education for a broader segment of the population. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of technology in education, including online learning platforms and educational software, is streamlining processes and improving learning outcomes, further stimulating market expansion. This technological shift is particularly evident in the software segment, which is projected to witness substantial growth within the forecast period. While the market faces challenges like infrastructure limitations in certain regions and the need for continuous curriculum updates to align with industry demands, the overall outlook remains highly positive. The market is segmented across product types (software and hardware), end-users (private colleges, state universities, and community colleges), and course levels (undergraduate, masters, and PhD). The software segment is expected to lead the market due to the increasing adoption of educational technology and the rising demand for efficient learning management systems. Competition among key players, including established global technology firms like Adobe and Apple alongside local EdTech companies like Topica Edtech Group and Innotech Vietnam Corp, is intense, leading to strategic partnerships, product diversification, and a focus on providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of Vietnamese higher education institutions. The competitive landscape emphasizes innovation, customer service, and the ability to offer cost-effective solutions for universities and colleges facing budgetary constraints. The robust growth trajectory makes Vietnam an attractive market for EdTech investments and innovation in the higher education sector.

This survey was conducted to examine students’ expectations and perceptions about education quality within the context of Vietnamese secondary schools. The project has been conducted to extend our prior study “Introducing a tool to gauge curriculum quality under Sustainable Development Goal 4: The case of primary schools in Vietnam” (Hoang et al., 2020). The survey has been delivered to eight secondary schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from Mar to Jun 2020. Regarding each school, two surveys have been delivered separately to collect students’ (i) expectations and (ii) perceived perceptions between a period of two weeks. The final dataset includes 2239 observations. Demographics information includes a student’s school (coded), grade, gender, and class size. Questions regarding school quality consist following aspects: School leadership, Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Assessment, School Climate, Community Engagement, and Sustainable Development.

In 2022, the expenditure for education and training in Vietnam amounted to approximately 272.7 trillion Vietnamese dong. In that year, the GDP contribution of education and training in Vietnam was at nearly four percent. Education and training sector in Vietnam In 2023, the GDP value of education and training in Vietnam amounted to approximately 401 trillion Vietnamese dong. In that year, there were more than five thousand newly established businesses for education services in the country. People with entry level jobs in the education and training sector earn a median monthly gross salary of about six million Vietnamese dong.Education and its societal effects in Vietnam Since the rapid economic progress in Vietnam and a growing GDP, the government has invested much in nurturing human capital. In Vietnam, the education system was subject to some criticism because of the high pressure. According to a survey among young citizens in Vietnam, 69.3 percent of respondents stated that their current education and skills level will need to be constantly updated. Together with parents’ high expectations, this has led to social issues such as depression, anxiety and suicide among pupils and students.

VN: Repeaters: Primary: Male: % of Male Enrollment data was reported at 1.088 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.257 % for 2015. VN: Repeaters: Primary: Male: % of Male Enrollment data is updated yearly, averaging 2.827 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2016, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.228 % in 1999 and a record low of 1.088 % in 2016. VN: Repeaters: Primary: Male: % of Male Enrollment 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: Education Statistics. Repeaters in primary school are the number of students enrolled in the same grade as in the previous year, as a percentage of all students enrolled in primary school.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

In the school year of 2023/24, there were about 6.5 million pupils in lower secondary education in Vietnam. During that time, there were overall 18.4 million pupils for general education in the country.

In 2022, the number of labor force with university degrees employed in Vietnam recorded 2.9 million males and three million females. In comparison, there were approximately 19 million male employed persons and 18.3 million female employed persons with no professional qualification in Vietnam.

Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private institutions (%) in Vietnam was reported at 1.1557 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private institutions - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In the school year 2023/24, the pupil-to-teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Vietnam was approximately 20.3 pupils for every teacher available. With a growing population, the number of pupils per teacher has been growing yearly in the country.

In the schoolyear of 2023/24, there were approximately three million pupils in upper secondary education in Vietnam. During that time, there were overall 18.43 million pupils for general education in the country.

Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions (%) in Vietnam was reported at 15.99 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The total consumer spending on education in Vietnam was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 7 billion U.S. dollars (+49.38 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive increasing year, the education-related spending is estimated to reach 21.2 billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the total consumer spending on education of was continuously increasing over the past years.Consumer spending, in this case eduction-related spending, refers to the domestic demand of private households and non-profit institutions serving households (NPISHs). Spending by corporations and the state is not included. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19.Consumer spending is the biggest component of the gross domestic product as computed on an expenditure basis in the context of national accounts. The other components in this approach are consumption expenditure of the state, gross domestic investment as well as the net exports of goods and services. Consumer spending is broken down according to the United Nations' Classification of Individual Consumption By Purpose (COICOP). The shown data adheres broadly to group tenth As not all countries and regions report data in a harmonized way, all data shown here has been processed by Statista to allow the greatest level of comparability possible. The underlying input data are usually household budget surveys conducted by government agencies that track spending of selected households over a given period.The data is shown in nominal terms which means that monetary data is valued at prices of the respective year and has not been adjusted for inflation. For future years the price level has been projected as well. The data has been converted from local currencies to US$ using the average exchange rate of the respective year. For forecast years, the exchange rate has been projected as well. The timelines therefore incorporate currency effects.Find more key insights for the total consumer spending on education in countries like Laos and Singapore.

Percentage of teachers in lower secondary education who are female (%) in Vietnam was reported at 68.33 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Percentage of teachers in lower secondary education who are female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

VN: Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Lower Secondary data was reported at 16.390 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.312 % for 2015. VN: Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Lower Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 20.020 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.258 % in 1998 and a record low of 15.440 % in 2013. VN: Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Lower Secondary 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: Education Statistics. Lower secondary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in lower secondary school.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).