What is the Population of Vietnam?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Vietnam has a population of approximately 101,343,800 people, making it the 16th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.27% of the world's population. With a land area of 331,212 km², the population density is roughly 306 people per km².
| Population | 101,343,800 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 16th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.27% |
| Area | 331,212 km² |
| Population density | 306 / km² |
| Demonym | Vietnamese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
Vietnam compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 181,035 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 236,800 |
Vietnam in context
- Vietnam covers 331,212 km², making it the 67th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Cambodia, China, Laos.
- With 101,343,800 people, Vietnam holds about 14.8% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Vietnam is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Vietnam — FAQ
What is the population of Vietnam?
The population of Vietnam is approximately 101,343,800 (101.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Vietnam in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Vietnam at approximately 101,343,800 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Vietnam is the 16th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Vietnam?
Approximately 101,343,800 people live in Vietnam, making it the 16th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Vietnam rank by population?
Vietnam is the 16th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.27%.
What is the population density of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a population density of roughly 306 people per km², based on a land area of 331,212 km².
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