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Viet Nam GDP

Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars  NY.GDP.MKTP.CD

Viet Nam's gdp was $484.7B in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.

$484.7B +$8.3B (+1.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #33 Global Peak $484.7B (2025) Source World Bank

Viet Nam GDP (1980–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's gdp stood at $484.7B in 2025, a rise of +$8.3B from 2024. The IMF projects $484.7B by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 33rd globally.

Vietnam’s gross domestic product has expanded from a modest US$35,357,000,000.00 in 1980 to US$484,726,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country at rank 33 globally. The trajectory includes an all‑time trough of US$6,293,304,974.59 in 1989, after which a sustained acceleration lifted output to its current peak, matching the 2025 figure. Over the 46‑year span, Vietnam’s growth outpaced that of Malaysia, whose GDP reached US$470,572,000,000.00, and approached the Philippines’ US$494,158,000,000.00, reflecting a rapid structural transformation and deepening integration into global value chains. The rise has been driven by export‑oriented manufacturing, foreign direct investment, and reforms that broadened market access. Continued investment in high‑technology sectors, improvements in human capital, and stable macro‑policy could preserve the upward momentum, while external shocks or policy missteps would pose risks to the forward trajectory.

Data & projection

Year GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $666.8B - -
2029* IMF $624.1B - -
2028* IMF $583.7B - -
2027* IMF $545.2B - -
2026* IMF $511.1B - -
2025* IMF $484.7B - -
2025 $484.7B +$8.3B #33
2024 $476.4B +$43.4B #169
2023 $433.9B +$22.8B #168
2022 $413.4B +$43.4B #174
2021 $366.5B +$20.2B #170
2020 $346.6B +$14.8B #174
2019 $334.4B +$29.9B #173
2018 $310.1B +$33.0B #170
2017 $281.4B +$29.2B #170
2016 $257.1B +$20.3B #169
2015 $239.3B +$6.4B #169
2014 $233.5B +$20.7B #167
2013 $213.7B +$18.5B #163
2012 $195.6B +$24.3B #162
2011 $172.6B +$29.4B #162
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viet Nam's gdp?▾

Viet Nam's gdp was $484.7B in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp in Viet Nam?▾

Viet Nam's gdp peaked at $484.7B in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp in Viet Nam?▾

The lowest gdp in Viet Nam was $6.3B in 1989.

How does Viet Nam rank in gdp?▾

Viet Nam ranks 33rd globally in gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp?▾

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp of Viet Nam in 2025?▾

Viet Nam's gdp is projected to reach $484.7B by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is Viet Nam's gdp in billion?▾

Viet Nam's gdp was approximately 484.73 billion ($484.7B) in 2025.

What is the gdp of Viet Nam in 2025?▾

The gdp of Viet Nam in 2025 was $484.7B. This ranks 33rd in the world.

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