Population of Vietnam

As of May 2026, the population of Vietnam is 100.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 562 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.58%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.1 years in 2016 to 34 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 75.2 years and population density is 321.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Vietnam peaked in 1957, reaching around 3.03% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.56% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.45 million in 1989 to nearly 561.65 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Vietnam, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.3 years in 2006 to 75.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Vietnam

Vietnam has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), with approximately 14 million inhabitants. It is followed by Hanoi with 8.1 million and Haiphong, Hai Phong with 2.6 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Vietnam: