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Viet Nam

Asia · South-Eastern Asia · VNM · 331,212 km²
Population
100,987,686
Year 2024

Total number of people living in the country.

Population Density
320.2/km²

How many people live per square kilometer of land.

Life Expectancy
74.6 years
♂ 69.9 / ♀ 79.3

How long a newborn baby can expect to live on average.

Fertility Rate (TFR)
1.91
children per woman

Average number of children born to each woman. About 2.1 is needed to keep population stable.

Median Age
34.8 years

Half the population is younger and half is older than this age.

Net Migration
-59,645

Difference between people moving in and out. Positive means more arrivals.

Key demographic indicators for Viet Nam as of 2024. These numbers give a quick overview of the country's population size, density, birth rates, life expectancy, and migration patterns.

Population Trend

How the total population has changed over the decades. A rising line means the country has been growing, a flat or falling line indicates stagnation or decline.

Population Projection to 2100

Estimated future population based on current trends in birth rates, death rates, and migration. The dashed line shows this is a projection, not actual data.

Birth Rate vs Death Rate

Birth rate (green) vs. death rate (red) per 1,000 people per year. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population grows naturally.

Life Expectancy (Male vs Female)

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live. Blue shows men, red shows women. Women typically live longer in most countries.

Fertility Rate Trend

Total Fertility Rate — the average number of children per woman. A rate of about 2.1 is needed to maintain the population without immigration.

Population Pyramid

Shows the age distribution of the population. Blue bars (left) represent men, red bars (right) represent women. A wide base means a young population, a wide top means an aging population.

Historical Data

Detailed numbers for selected years showing how the country's key indicators have changed over time. Click column headers to sort.

Year Population Growth Rate Fertility Rate (TFR) Life Expectancy Median Age Birth Rate Death Rate
1960 32,531,933 0.00% 6.27 58.0 23.2 41.6‰ 12.2‰
1965 37,129,656 2.53% 6.16 57.0 21.3 37.1‰ 12.5‰
1970 41,475,230 2.18% 6.02 54.9 21.8 35.2‰ 13.3‰
1975 46,482,903 2.33% 5.62 61.9 23.1 35.1‰ 9.8‰
1980 52,490,101 2.14% 4.80 65.3 23.9 33.5‰ 8.3‰
1985 59,060,622 2.32% 4.21 67.2 24.1 32.2‰ 7.6‰
1990 65,504,552 2.09% 3.60 69.0 25.3 28.9‰ 6.8‰
1995 72,049,940 1.67% 2.70 70.9 26.9 22.7‰ 6.0‰
2000 77,154,011 1.13% 2.03 72.7 29.8 18.0‰ 5.5‰
2005 81,088,313 0.93% 1.89 73.2 31.9 17.4‰ 5.8‰
2010 87,455,152 1.14% 1.91 73.6 33.3 17.4‰ 5.9‰
2015 92,823,254 1.24% 2.10 74.0 33.7 18.5‰ 6.2‰
2020 98,079,191 0.93% 1.96 75.4 33.8 15.2‰ 5.8‰
2024 100,987,686 0.63% 1.91 74.6 34.8 13.8‰ 6.6‰
2025 101,625,188 0.63% 1.91 74.7 34.8 13.8‰ 6.6‰
2030 104,742,060 0.59% 1.91 75.2 34.8 13.6‰ 6.7‰
2035 107,728,924 0.55% 1.90 75.7 34.9 13.3‰ 6.9‰
2040 110,569,313 0.51% 1.89 76.2 35.0 13.1‰ 7.1‰
2045 113,247,235 0.46% 1.88 76.7 35.0 12.8‰ 7.2‰
2050 115,747,313 0.42% 1.88 77.2 35.1 12.6‰ 7.4‰
2055 118,054,942 0.38% 1.87 77.7 35.2 12.3‰ 7.5‰
2060 120,156,420 0.34% 1.86 78.2 35.2 12.0‰ 7.7‰
2065 122,039,092 0.29% 1.85 78.7 35.3 11.8‰ 7.9‰
2070 123,691,469 0.25% 1.85 79.2 35.4 11.5‰ 8.0‰
2075 125,103,349 0.21% 1.84 79.7 35.4 11.3‰ 8.2‰
2080 126,265,922 0.17% 1.83 80.2 35.5 11.0‰ 8.4‰
2085 127,171,858 0.13% 1.82 80.7 35.5 10.8‰ 8.5‰
2090 127,815,387 0.08% 1.82 81.2 35.6 10.5‰ 8.7‰
2095 128,192,360 0.04% 1.81 81.7 35.7 10.3‰ 8.8‰
2100 128,300,290 0.00% 1.80 82.2 35.7 10.0‰ 9.0‰

About Country — Viet Nam

Viet Nam is a country in Asia (South-Eastern Asia) with a total population of 100,987,686 as of 2024. It covers an area of 331,212 km², resulting in a population density of 320.2 people per km².

The average life expectancy is 74.6 years (69.9 for men, 79.3 for women). The fertility rate stands at 1.91 children per woman, and the median age of the population is 34.8 years.

The country's population growth rate is 0.63% per year. Net migration is -59,645 people, indicating that more people are leaving the country than arriving. The infant mortality rate is 14.0 per 1,000 live births.

Demographic Profile

Viet Nam is located in South-Eastern Asia, a part of Asia, and covers an area of 331,212 km². With a population of 100,987,686, the country has a population density of 320.2 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is above the global average of approximately 60 people per km².

The demographic structure of Viet Nam reveals a population in demographic transition. The median age of 34.8 years means that half of the population is younger and half is older than this age. The population is in a transitional phase, with declining birth rates and improving life expectancy gradually shifting the age structure toward an older profile.

Health and Longevity

Life expectancy in Viet Nam stands at 74.6 years overall — 69.9 years for men and 79.3 years for women. This is close to the global average, indicating ongoing improvements in healthcare and living conditions. The infant mortality rate is 14.0 per 1,000 live births, which reflects moderate healthcare conditions with room for improvement.

Fertility and Population Growth

The total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.91 children per woman is near the replacement level of 2.1, suggesting population stability. The population is growing at a rate of 0.63% per year. This moderate growth rate reflects a balance between natural increase and migration patterns.

Migration

Net migration in Viet Nam is -59,645 people, meaning more people are leaving the country than arriving. Emigration may reflect economic challenges or conflict, and can lead to brain drain as skilled workers seek opportunities elsewhere.

Outlook

Based on current demographic trends, Viet Nam's population dynamics reflect broader patterns seen across South-Eastern Asia. The ongoing demographic transition will require careful policy planning to harness the potential of a changing population structure.

Year Reviews

2024

In 2024, Viet Nam had a population of 100,987,686. Located in Asia (South-Eastern Asia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 0.63%.

The total fertility rate stood at 1.91 children per woman. Life expectancy was 74.6 years overall, with men averaging 69.9 years and women 79.3 years. The median age of the population was 34.8 years.

The crude birth rate was 13.8 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 6.6 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -59,645 people. The infant mortality rate was 14.0 per 1,000 live births.

2000

In 2000, Viet Nam had a population of 77,154,011. Located in Asia (South-Eastern Asia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 1.13%.

The total fertility rate stood at 2.03 children per woman. Life expectancy was 72.7 years overall, with men averaging 68.2 years and women 77.3 years. The median age of the population was 29.8 years.

The crude birth rate was 18.0 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 5.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -144,298 people. The infant mortality rate was 21.7 per 1,000 live births.

1974

In 1974, Viet Nam had a population of 45,413,537. Located in Asia (South-Eastern Asia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.23%.

The total fertility rate stood at 5.78 children per woman. Life expectancy was 54.8 years overall, with men averaging 49.1 years and women 61.1 years. The median age of the population was 22.8 years.

The crude birth rate was 35.5 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 13.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -34,940 people. The infant mortality rate was 63.8 per 1,000 live births.

1964

In 1964, Viet Nam had a population of 36,201,563. Located in Asia (South-Eastern Asia), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.67%.

The total fertility rate stood at 6.29 children per woman. Life expectancy was 57.5 years overall, with men averaging 53.7 years and women 61.5 years. The median age of the population was 21.4 years.

The crude birth rate was 38.6 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 12.3 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -6,328 people. The infant mortality rate was 55.2 per 1,000 live births.

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