Vietnam Economy Statistics 2026 — GDP, Trade, FDI & Macro Data

A curated roundup of the numbers behind Vietnam's macroeconomy in 2026 — growth, trade and exports, foreign investment, prices and currency, and the structure of the economy. Figures are reference points and qualitative descriptors compiled from public sources; precise values move and vary across analysts. See our sources for methodology and citations.

Growth & output

Vietnam is among Asia's faster-growing economies, led by manufacturing and services.

7.09%
Real GDP growth (2024)
Among Asia's fastest; up from 5.05% in 2023.
GSO, 2024
~$476B
Nominal GDP (2024)
Roughly the world's ~35th-largest economy.
GSO / IMF, 2024
~$4,700
GDP per capita (2024)
Lower-middle-income and rising.
GSO, 2024
Manufacturing
Key growth engine
Plus services and exports.

Trade & exports

A highly open, trade-dependent economy with persistent goods surpluses.

~$786B
Total trade turnover (2024)
One of the most open economies in the world.
GSO / Customs, 2024
~$24.8B
Goods trade surplus (2024)
Ninth consecutive annual surplus.
GSO, 2024
~$405B
Total exports (2024)
Electronics, phones, and machinery lead.
GSO, 2024
US / China / EU
Largest trade partners
US is the top export market; China the top import source.
GSO, 2024
16+
Free trade agreements
Incl. CPTPP, EVFTA, RCEP.
MoIT

Investment

Foreign direct investment remains a structural pillar of the economy.

~$38.2B
Registered FDI (2024)
Total newly registered, adjusted, and capital contributions.
MPI / FIA, 2024
~$25.4B
Disbursed FDI (2024)
A record high.
MPI / FIA, 2024
~60%+
Manufacturing share of FDI
Processing & manufacturing dominate.
MPI / FIA, 2024
China + 1
Investment driver
Supply-chain diversification.

Prices & currency

Macroeconomic management focuses on inflation and a managed currency.

3.63%
Average CPI inflation (2024)
Within the government's target band.
GSO, 2024
~24,000–25,000
VND per USD (2024)
Managed float against the dollar.
SBV, 2024
SBV
Central bank
State Bank of Vietnam.
Stable
Macro policy stance
Growth with stability.

People & structure

A large, young, urbanizing population underpins long-run demand.

~101.3M
Population (2024)
15th most populous country.
GSO, 2024
~33
Median age
Young, working-age-heavy.
UN / GSO est.
Urbanizing
Population trend
Growing urban middle class.
Digital
Economy direction
Fast-growing internet economy.

Notes on methodology

These statistics are reference points intended to give a directional picture of Vietnam's economy. Where hard figures vary across analysts and reporting periods, we use qualitative descriptors rather than spurious precision. This is not investment advice. For definitions of terms like FDI, China + 1, CPTPP, and EVFTA, see our glossary.

Primary sources: General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO); Ministry of Planning and Investment / Foreign Investment Agency (MPI/FIA); State Bank of Vietnam (SBV); Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT); IMF and World Bank. Figures are full-year 2024 unless noted; verify against the primary source before relying on a specific number.

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