Vietnam/Society

Society in Vietnam

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
100.4M(2023)
Population Growth
0.7%(2023)
Fertility Rate
1.91(2023)
Death Rate
6.6 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-59.6K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
74.6 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
20 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
48 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
4.6%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
96%(2022)
Primary Enrollment
98%(2013)
Secondary Enrollment
97.2%(2022)
Tertiary Enrollment
42.2(2022)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
2.9%(2022)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
78.1%(2023)
Access to Electricity
99.8%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
98%(2022)
Urban Population
39.6M(2023)
Rural Population
60.7M(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Vietnam

  • Vietnam has an estimated population of 100.4M
    2023
    , with a modest annual growth rate of 0.7%
    2023
    , suggesting a mature demographic transition with stable, but limitated, population increase. A below-replacement fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman
    2023
    suggests gradual population aging and potential future workforce shortages. Net emigration is relatively minor, impacting the population by approximately 60K individuals annually (or -0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    .
  • Regarding public health, the country maintains a reasonable health standard with a life expectancy of 74.6 years
    2023
    , though there is scope for further improvements to achieve higher global benchmarks. Concurrently, maternal and child health indicators show solid progress, with child mortality (under 5 years) at 20.0 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality at 48 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    , indicating improving but still developing services. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 4.6% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Strong educational foundations are evident in the high adult literacy rate of 96%
    2022
    , which significantly contributes to human capital development. Complementing this, the educational pipeline demonstrates high efficiency with 98% primary enrollment
    2013
    and 97% secondary participation
    2022
    , ensuring comprehensive skill development and a prepared workforce. This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 2.9% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (61% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Furthermore, infrastructure development shows strong progress with 100% electricity access
    2023
    and 78% internet penetration
    2023
    , supporting ongoing modernization efforts and enhancing quality of life.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Public health outcomes are a core indicator of national development and quality of life. Access to healthcare is essential for sustainable growth.

Human Capital Formation

A highly educated populace positions the nation for success in the global knowledge economy. Keeping talent is a vital strength.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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Neighbors & Regional Peers

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