Selected key development indicators for Vietnam. Sources as indicated.
United Nations Human Development Index (2003)
- HDI Ranking (1) 108
- HDI Value (1) 0.704
- Life Expectancy at birth 70.5 years
- Adult (aged 15 and above) Literacy Rate 90.30%
- Gross Enrolment Rate (Combined primary, secondary and tertiary schools) 64%
- GDP per capita (US PPP) $2,490
Population Data (2003)
- Total Population (2) 80,902,400
- Population Growth Rate (2) 1.47%
- Male Population Growth Rate (2) 1.42%
- Female Population Growth Rate (2) 1.52%
- Urban Population (2) 20,869,500
- Urban Population Growth Rate (2) 4.23%
- Rural Population (2) 60,032,900
- Rural Population Growth Rate (2) 0.55%
- Total Fertility Rate (births per woman) 2000-05 (1) 2.3
- Share of population older than 65 (2001-02) (4) 9%
- Share of population younger than 14 (2001-02) (4) 43%
Economic Indicators (2003)
- Gross Domestic Product (Current USD) (1) $US 39.2 billion
- GDP per capita (Current USD) (1) $US 482
- Urban Unemployment Rate (2) 5.78%
- Debt to GDP ratio (3) 34.95%
- Average Annual Change in Consumer Price Index (2001-2002) (4) 3.80%
- Official Development Aid Received (net disbursements) (1) $US 1.768 billion
Social Indicators - Health, Gender and Education (2002)
- Share of GDP to Education (5) 2.80%
- Male Primary Enrolment Rates (4) 107%
- Female Primary Enrolment Rates (4) 100%
- Male Secondary Enrolment Rates (4) 72%
- Female Secondary Enrolment Rates (4) 67%
- Share of GDP to Healthcare (1) 5.20%
- Public 1.50%
- Private 3.70%
- Physicians per 100,000 people (1990-2004) (1) 53
- Child Mortality (under 5 years) per 1,000 live births (2003) (1) 23
- HIV AIDS cases reported (2001) (4) 1,885
- Malaria cases reported (2002) (4) 47,807
Environmental Indicators (2003)
- Surface Area (4) 331,110 km2
- Population with access to improved sanitation (1) 41%
- Population with access to an improved water source (1) 73%
- CO2 Emissions per capita (3) 0.7 metric tons
- Energy Use per capita (3) 476.9 kg of oil equivalent
Poverty and Inequality Measurements (2005)
- Human Poverty Index Ranking (2002) (1) 47 (out of 103)
- National Poverty Line (Urban) (7) <150,000 VND / month
- National Poverty Line (Rural) (7) <100,000 VND / month
- National Poverty Line (Mountain and Island Regions) (7) <80,000 VND / month
- Population living below the national poverty line (7) 8.30%
- International Poverty Line (1) 1.92 million VND/year
- Population living below the international poverty line (8) 24.10%
- GINI Coefficient (2002) (1) 0.37
- Ratio of Richest 10% to poorest 10% (2002) (1) 9.4
- Ratio of Richest 20% to poorest 20% (2002) (1) 6
Resource Links
(1) UNDP Human Development Report Data
An interactive database of information collected in the Human Development Reports that allows users to easily compare a wide range of the country's basic indicators internationally. Information is also provided on the contruction of the Human Development Index.
(2) General Statistics Office for Vietnam
Vietnam's resource for monthly data collection. It provides excellent information on trade, output, education, information technology, etc. National census data is also available.
(3) World Bank Country Data Profiles
An overview of development indicators and links to more specific topics like information and communications data, gender and education statistics.
(4) World Health Organization Country Data
A useful source for demographic and health related information including current regional health bulletins.
(5) Ed Stats
Compiled by the World Bank from a variety of resources, this website provides detailed international, regional and national education statistics and related data.
(6) UNICEF: Vietnam at a glance
Statistical information that focuses on health, education, gender and child protection.
(7) International Monetary Fund: "Vietnam Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, 2004"
(8) United Nations 2005 Millennium Development Goals Report
