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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Viet Nam

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population101.6M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$514.7B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$5.07K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth74.72024 · yearsInternet use84.2%2024 · % of populationForest area47.4%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
58.6%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Viet Nam2024 · 58.6%
014.6529.2943.9458.581960199320252000: 45.7%2001: 46.2%2002: 46.8%2003: 47.3%2004: 47.9%2005: 48.4%2006: 49%2007: 49.5%2008: 50.1%2009: 50.6%2010: 51.2%2011: 51.7%2012: 52.3%2013: 52.8%2014: 53.3%2015: 53.9%2016: 54.4%2017: 54.9%2018: 55.5%2019: 56%2020: 56.5%2021: 57%2022: 57.6%2023: 58.1%2024: 58.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Viet Nam in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Hanoi
Country code
VNM

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