Rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.0489 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0489 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
111th
of 208 countries
All-time high
3.68 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-0.8235 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam is 0.0489 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam peaked at 3.68 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -0.8235 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Viet Nam 111th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1964 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1965 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1966 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1967 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1968 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1970 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 1971 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 1978 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1979 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1980 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 0.9204 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 0.736 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6613 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 0.6732 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 0.5928 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 0.4111 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 2001 | 0.2795 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2152 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2003 | 0.163 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1159 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0689 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2006 | 0.4695 % change on previous year | +581.8% |
| 2007 | 0.9352 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2008 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 0.7356 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 0.4421 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2011 | 0.5071 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 0.5608 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 0.5833 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6088 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 0.6031 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5691 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.4756 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2363 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2019 | -0.0708 % change on previous year | -129.9% |
| 2020 | -0.5298 % change on previous year | +648.5% |
| 2021 | -0.8235 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
| 2022 | -0.6681 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2023 | -0.2646 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2024 | 0.0475 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 2025 | 0.0489 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.75 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.57 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.26 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.13 % change on previous year | 0.5928 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4419 % change on previous year | 0.0689 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4515 % change on previous year | -0.0708 % change on previous year | 0.6088 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3649 % change on previous year | -0.8235 % change on previous year | 0.0489 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Viet Nam
- 108 Botswana 0.0839 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.0583 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.0542 % change on previous year compare
- 112 France 0.033 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Morocco 0.0275 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.0156 % change on previous year compare
More agriculture & rural data for Viet Nam
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 589.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6117 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 11.64 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 11.64 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.5% (2023)
- Rural population 61.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam?
- Rural population, annual growth rate in Viet Nam was 0.0489 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8235 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Viet Nam rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
- Viet Nam ranks 111th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Viet Nam data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Rural population World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.