Viet Nam Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Viet Nam's foreign reserves was $81.0B in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's foreign reserves stood at $81.0B in 2025, a decline of +$2.1B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $81.0B by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 34th globally.
Vietnam’s foreign reserves have risen dramatically from a low of 1,323,681,930.29 in 1995 to an all‑time peak of 109,371,353,442.83 in 2021, reflecting a sustained accumulation of external assets as the economy opened and export earnings expanded. By 2025 the stock stood at 81,021,578,737.48, ranking 34th globally and placing Vietnam just behind peers such as Norway (81,107,651,268.04) and Romania (80,310,059,660.66). The post‑1995 surge coincided with structural reforms, increased foreign direct investment, and a trade surplus that bolstered the reserve buffer, while the 2021 peak was driven by capital inflows and a cautious monetary stance amid global uncertainty. Although the 2025 figure remains below the 2021 high, the upward trajectory suggests continued resilience, provided external shocks are limited and policy maintains prudent reserve management. Future changes in trade dynamics or capital flows will likely shape the direction of Vietnam’s reserve accumulation.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $72.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $77.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $81.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $81.0B | −$2.1B | #34 |
| 2024 | $83.1B | −$9.2B | #29 |
| 2023 | $92.2B | +$5.7B | #31 |
| 2022 | $86.5B | −$22.8B | #31 |
| 2021 | $109.4B | +$14.5B | #25 |
| 2020 | $94.8B | +$16.5B | #25 |
| 2019 | $78.3B | +$22.9B | #28 |
| 2018 | $55.5B | +$6.4B | #36 |
| 2017 | $49.1B | +$12.5B | #39 |
| 2016 | $36.5B | +$8.3B | #42 |
| 2015 | $28.3B | −$5.9B | #46 |
| 2014 | $34.2B | +$8.3B | #46 |
| 2013 | $25.9B | +$320.2M | #49 |
| 2012 | $25.6B | +$12.0B | #51 |
| 2011 | $13.5B | +$1.1B | #62 |
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 foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's foreign reserves was $81.0B in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's foreign reserves peaked at $109.4B in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Viet Nam was $1.3B in 1995.
Viet Nam ranks 34th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's foreign reserves is projected to reach $81.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Viet Nam's foreign reserves was approximately 81.02 billion ($81.0B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Viet Nam in 2025 was $81.0B. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}