Viet Nam Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Viet Nam's birth rate was 13.0 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's birth rate stood at 13.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.0 by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 108th globally.
Viet Nam's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the all-time peak of 41.59 in 1960 and a current rate of 12.99, ranking 108 globally as of 2025. This substantial drop of approximately 68.6% reflects a transformation in the country's demographic landscape. In comparison, Brunei Darussalam's birth rate, which ranks 109 globally, stands at 13.11, demonstrating that Viet Nam is still among the countries with one of the lowest birth rates globally. The decline in birth rate can be attributed to various factors, including improvements in healthcare, education, and economic development. As Viet Nam continues to urbanize and its population ages, the birth rate is expected to remain low, potentially leading to labor shortages and increased pressure on pension systems. A significant increase in fertility rates, such as through targeted family support programs, could alter this trajectory and potentially boost economic growth through a more robust workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 12.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.0 | −0.8 | #108 |
| 2023 | 13.8 | −0.4 | #111 |
| 2022 | 14.3 | −0.5 | #111 |
| 2021 | 14.7 | −0.5 | #109 |
| 2020 | 15.2 | −0.3 | #109 |
| 2019 | 15.5 | +0.1 | #109 |
| 2018 | 15.4 | −1.3 | #107 |
| 2017 | 16.8 | −0.5 | #107 |
| 2016 | 17.3 | −1.2 | #107 |
| 2015 | 18.5 | −0.2 | #112 |
| 2014 | 18.7 | +0.8 | #111 |
| 2013 | 17.9 | −0.0 | #106 |
| 2012 | 17.9 | +0.3 | #105 |
| 2011 | 17.6 | +0.2 | #102 |
| 2010 | 17.4 | −0.1 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's birth rate was 13.0 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's birth rate peaked at 41.6 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Viet Nam was 13.0 in 2025.
Viet Nam ranks 108th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's birth rate is projected to reach 13.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Viet Nam in 2025 was 13.0. This ranks 108th in the world.
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