Viet NamViet Nam

Viet Nam, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "Upper middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 101.6 million inhabitants.

From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 98.2% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of East Asia & Pacific (4.0%) by a wide margin.

Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 6.2% more than it imports relative to its GDP.

With a per capita income of $5,066, the country attempts to navigate the 'middle-income trap' by sophisticating its productive matrix. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 4.2% of its GDP. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $86B), offering a shield against external shocks.

CAPITAL: Hanoi
REGION: East Asia & Pacific

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GDP Evolution (10 years)

$0.51T

+8.02%

Data from 2025

Historical Inflation (CPI)

3.3%

Price Volatility

Data from 2025

GDP per Capita

$5,066

YEAR 2025

Unemployment

1.5%

YEAR 2025

Debt to GDP

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YEAR

Active Population

101.6M

YEAR 2025

Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)

Population > 65 Years

9.5%

YEAR 2025

Gini Index

36.1

YEAR 2022

Exports (% GDP)

98.2%

YEAR 2025

Imports (% GDP)

92.1%

YEAR 2025

FDI (% GDP)

4.2%

YEAR 2024

View Raw History (Structured Data)
YearGDP (USD)Growth (%)Inflation (%)Unemployment (%)Debt/GDP (%)Exports (%GDP)Imports (%GDP)FDI (%GDP)
2025$514.70B8.023.311.52---98.2492.09---
2024$476.32B7.043.621.60---90.1783.724.23
2023$433.81B4.983.251.65---86.7478.264.26
2022$413.45B8.543.161.57---93.4289.734.33
2021$366.47B2.551.832.38---93.8592.834.27
2020$346.62B2.873.222.10---84.3878.864.56
2019$334.37B7.362.801.68---85.1679.554.82
2018$310.11B7.473.541.16---84.4280.245.00
2017$281.35B6.943.521.87---81.7679.225.01
2016$257.10B6.692.671.85---74.1171.304.90

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