Vietnam

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

"A Southeast Asian country known for its bustling cities, ancient temples, and delicious cuisine."

South-Eastern Asia
UN Member
ASEAN

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

One‑Party Socialist Republic

Capital City

Hanoi

21.03°, 105.85°

Official Languages

Vietnamese

Population

100.35M

Total Area

331.21K km²

Population Density

302.98 people per km²

Currency

Vietnamese đồng

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#16
100,352,192

Total Population+0.7%

2023
#86
74.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#25
39.5%

Urban Population

2023
#103
1.91

Fertility Rate

2023
#100
78.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#35
$429.7B

GDP+5%

2023
#119
$4.3K

GDP per Capita

2023
#106
3.6%

Inflation

2024
#9
1.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#91
36.1

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnam

What is the capital of Vietnam?

Vietnam's capital city is Hanoi.

What is the population of Vietnam?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Vietnam is approximately 100.35M people. This makes it the 16th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Vietnam?

Vietnam spans a total area of approximately 331,212 square kilometers (127,881.62 square miles).

Which continent is Vietnam in?

Vietnam is located in Asia, specifically within the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Vietnam?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Vietnam is approximately $429.72B USD. This ranks Vietnam as the 35th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.