Demographics in Vietnam – statistics & facts

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VietnamVietnam is the 16th most populous country in the world and is among the countries with the highest population density. The population is, however, not evenly distributed across the country. The Red River Delta and the Mekong River Delta have the largest concentrations of inhabitants, historically due to the favorable conditions for important economic activities such as agriculture and fisheries. After the Doi Moi economic reform in the 1980s, heavy urbanization further reinforced these areas as the most populated urban centers in Vietnam.Show more

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 15, 2024

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Population of Vietnam100.3m

Total population in Vietnam from 2012 to 2023 (in millions)

Life expectancy in Vietnam73.7 years

Life expectancy at birth in Vietnam from 2019 to 2023 (in years)

Adult literacy rate in Vietnam96.1%

Total literacy rate of adults aged 15 and above in Vietnam from 2011 to 2022

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