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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
Undernourishment
5.3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Viet Nam2023 · 5.3%
04.889.7514.6319.51960199320252001: 19.5%2002: 17.7%2003: 16%2004: 15.3%2005: 15.2%2006: 14.9%2007: 13.8%2008: 12.5%2009: 11.3%2010: 10.4%2011: 9.3%2012: 8.8%2013: 8.4%2014: 8.3%2015: 8%2016: 7.7%2017: 7.3%2018: 6.9%2019: 6.4%2020: 5.9%2021: 5.6%2022: 5.4%2023: 5.3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Viet Nam in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Hanoi
Country code
VNM

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