Demographics of Vietnam
demographics of country
Demographic features of the population of Vietnam include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
The majority Viet people (officially designated as Kinh) mostly live in the lowlands and speak Vietnamese, while other ethnic groups also speak a variety of languages; together, these communities contribute to the country's demographic composition. Originated from northern Vietnam, the Viets gradually settled southward, displacing ethnic groups including Chams and Khmer Krom.
Vietnam's population reached over 100 million in 2023, making it the 16th largest country by population in the world. It is predicted that by 2035, Vietnam will become an aged society.
Population size and structure
Historic estimates
Sources: Lieberman and Mokyr.
UN estimates
Population by age groups
Source: UN Statistics Division.
Sex ratio
Total: 0.995 male(s)/female
At birth: 1.116 male(s)/female
Under 15 years: 1.1 male(s)/female
15–64 years: 1 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.62 male(s)/female
Source: General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
UN estimates of births and deaths
Registered births and deaths
The total fertility rate of Vietnam has been influenced by the government's family planning policy, the two-child policy.
Source: General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
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