Vietnam
- Capital:
- Hanoi
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Southeast Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Thanh Hoa
- Abbreviation:
- VNM
102,177,431
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
102,177,431
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Vietnam's population is projected to be 93,176,207 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102,177,431 | 0.65% | 16 |
| 2025 | 101,598,527 | 0.71% | 16 |
| 2020 | 98,079,191 | 0.93% | 15 |
| 2019 | 97,173,776 | 0.97% | 15 |
| 2018 | 96,237,319 | 1.11% | 15 |
| 2017 | 95,176,977 | 1.25% | 15 |
| 2015 | 92,823,254 | 1.2% | 15 |
| 2010 | 87,455,152 | 1.52% | 15 |
| 2005 | 81,088,313 | 1% | 15 |
| 2000 | 77,154,011 | 1.38% | 14 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102,177,431 | 0.65% | 16 |
| 2032 | 105,204,400 | 0.48% | 16 |
| 2037 | 107,346,042 | 0.4% | 16 |
| 2042 | 109,040,311 | 0.31% | 16 |
| 2047 | 109,930,239 | 0.16% | 16 |
| 2052 | 109,881,108 | -0.01% | 16 |
| 2057 | 109,103,614 | -0.14% | 16 |
| 2062 | 107,862,806 | -0.23% | 16 |
| 2067 | 106,311,292 | -0.29% | 17 |
| 2072 | 104,498,443 | -0.34% | 20 |
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10.5M
Ho Chi Minh City has a metropolitan area population of 10,545,905, comprising 10.32%% of Vietnam's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ho Chi Minh City | 10,545,905 | 10.32% |
| 2 | Hanoi | 9,406,046 | 9.21% |
| 3 | Thanh Hoa | 3,817,771 | 3.74% |
| 4 | Nghe An | 3,653,651 | 3.58% |
| 5 | Dong Nai | 3,612,068 | 3.54% |
| 6 | Binh Duong | 3,427,548 | 3.35% |
| 7 | Hai Phong City | 2,174,190 | 2.13% |
| 8 | Hai Duong | 2,035,389 | 1.99% |
| 9 | Bac Giang | 2,002,351 | 1.96% |
| 10 | Dak Lak | 1,970,582 | 1.93% |
As of 2026, Vietnam has a total population of 102,177,431, ranking as the 16th most populous nation in the world.
Vietnam has a net population change of approximately 1,536 people per day, driven by 3,580 births, 1,904 deaths, and net emigration of 140 people.
Vietnam represents 1.28% of the total global population and 2.04% of Asia's population.
Vietnam has a population density of 329.5 people per km² (approximately 853.5 per mi²), making it the 40th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Vietnam is Kinh (Viet) (85.3%) , followed by Other (5.5%) .
As of 2026, None is the largest religion in Vietnam, comprising 81.8% of the population.