Vietnam GDP Per Capita (2026)
Vietnam has a rapidly developing Southeast Asian economy supported by manufacturing, electronics, exports, agriculture, construction, services, foreign investment, and a growing domestic consumer market. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s expanding economic output translates into production per resident. Vietnam’s integration into global supply chains has played a major role in its development. Explore the latest Vietnam GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$5,115
Est. in USD
World Rank
#123
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.9%
+$286
Asia Rank
#29
Out of 49 countries
1. Vietnam GDP Per Capita in 2026
Vietnam’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy that has become increasingly industrialized and export-oriented. Manufacturing, foreign investment, technology assembly, services, and domestic consumption all contribute to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator useful for evaluating how Vietnam’s rapid economic expansion is translating into higher levels of production on a per-person basis.
2. Vietnam GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Vietnam GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,115 | +5.9% |
| 2025 | $4,829 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | $4,536 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $4,316 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $4,133 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | $3,757 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | $3,549 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $3,439 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | $3,216 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | $2,958 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | $2,720 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | $2,582 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,567 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | $2,370 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | $2,198 | +12.7% |
| 2011 | $1,950 | +19.7% |
| 2010 | $1,629 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | $1,481 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | $1,447 | +25.6% |
| 2007 | $1,152 | +15.7% |
| 2006 | $996 | +14.1% |
| 2005 | $873 | +15.3% |
| 2004 | $757 | +24.1% |
| 2003 | $610 | +11.5% |
| 2002 | $547 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | $513 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | $499 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | $465 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | $448 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | $449 | +7.2% |
| 1996 | $419 | +16.7% |
| 1995 | $359 | +25.5% |
| 1994 | $286 | +21.7% |
| 1993 | $235 | +31.3% |
| 1992 | $179 | +27.0% |
| 1991 | $141 | +15.6% |
| 1990 | $122 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | $123 | -73.5% |
| 1988 | $465 | -45.7% |
| 1987 | $857 | +21.4% |
| 1986 | $706 | +121.3% |
| 1985 | $319 | -69.4% |
| 1984 | $1,044 | +70.3% |
| 1983 | $613 | +48.1% |
| 1982 | $414 | +29.8% |
| 1981 | $319 | -51.1% |
| 1980 | $653 | — |
4. Vietnam GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+36.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+88.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+413.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Vietnam’s GDP per capita has followed a strong long-term upward trend as industrialization, foreign investment, exports, infrastructure development, and urbanization have accelerated. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, global demand, and manufacturing conditions can influence the pace of annual change. Historical data helps illustrate how Vietnam’s transformation from a more agriculture-based economy toward manufacturing and services has increased output per resident over time.
5. Vietnam GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Vietnam
$5,115
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Vietnam’s GDP per capita is approximately
73.3%
below the
Asia average
and
79.7%
below the world average.
6. Vietnam GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Iraq | $5,677 |
| #27 | Jordan | $5,601 |
| #28 | Indonesia | $5,362 |
| #29 | Vietnam | $5,115 |
| #30 | Bhutan | $4,867 |
| #31 | Uzbekistan | $4,661 |
| #32 | Sri Lanka | $4,516 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Vietnam
Vietnam GDP (Nominal)
$527.3 Billion
(2026)
Vietnam GDP Per Capita
$5,115
(2026)
Vietnam’s total GDP captures the growing scale of economic activity across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights Vietnam’s increasing importance in regional manufacturing and global trade, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic progress. Considering both indicators together gives a clearer view of economic size and development per resident.
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8. Vietnam GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,372 | +5.0% |
| 2028 | $5,698 | +6.1% |
| 2029 | $6,010 | +5.5% |
| 2030 | $6,323 | +5.2% |
Vietnam GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,323 by 2030, representing a 23.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Vietnam GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Vietnam GDP per capita is estimated at $5,115 in 2026.
It ranks #123 globally and #29 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 5.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 36.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 88.1%.
It is approximately 73.3% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 79.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,323 by 2030, 23.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Vietnam GDP Per Capita FAQs
Vietnam GDP per capita is estimated at $5,115 in 2026.
Vietnam ranks #123 globally and #29 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.9% compared with 2025.
Vietnam GDP per capita was approximately $2,582 in 2015.
Vietnam GDP per capita is approximately 73.3% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.