Vietnam Population
East Asia & Pacific · 16th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
102,348,227
The population of Vietnam is about 102,348,227 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 102 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.23% of the world's people.
Vietnam is the 16th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.57% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2049 at about 110 million, then declining. That is 3.1 times its 1960 population of 32.5 million. Population density is 326 people per square kilometre. 39% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
102 million
Yearly change
+0.57%
World rank
16th
Share of world
1.23%
Density
326/km²
Land area
313,429 km²
Life expectancy
74.7 yrs
Births per woman
1.90
GDP per capita
$5,066
GDP
$514.7B
Population of Vietnam, 1960–2050
Vietnam population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 32,531,933 | — | 104 |
| 1970 | 41,475,230 | +2.20% | 132 |
| 1980 | 52,490,101 | +2.16% | 167 |
| 1990 | 65,504,552 | +2.12% | 209 |
| 2000 | 77,154,011 | +1.14% | 246 |
| 2010 | 87,455,152 | +1.15% | 279 |
| 2020 | 98,079,191 | +0.93% | 313 |
| 2024 | 100,987,686 | +0.63% | 322 |
| 2026proj. | 102,177,431 | +0.57% | 326 |
| 2030proj. | 104,254,902 | +0.48% | 333 |
| 2040proj. | 108,437,635 | +0.31% | 346 |
| 2050proj. | 110,008,908 | −0.01% | 351 |
Vietnam vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.7 times as many people as Vietnam. Bangladesh is 4.2 times more densely populated.
Vietnam population: questions and answers
What is the population of Vietnam in 2026?
About 102,177,431 (102 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Vietnam's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.57% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Vietnam?
About 326 people per km², with a land area of 313,429 km².
What will the population of Vietnam be in 2050?
About 110 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi.
What is the life expectancy in Vietnam?
74.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.