Viet Nam
Country statistics · 1990–present
Viet Nam at a Glance
Viet Nam is home to 101 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $6,010, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.7 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 101 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 13.4 and a death rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 6.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 684,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Viet Nam is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $631 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,010 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.6% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.2% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.7 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $197 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.1% (2022), reflecting high literacy rates. 84.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 58.6% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.