Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam

Viet Nam: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -6.81 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-6.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 84.7%
World rank
196th
of 236 countries
All-time high
33.1 % change on previous year
in 1952
All-time low
-18.56 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam, 1951–2023

-2002040195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Viet Nam recorded -6.81 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of down 84.7% on the previous year and down 1,426.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam peaked at 33.1 % change on previous year in 1952 and was at its lowest, -18.56 % change on previous year, in 1961.

Viet Nam ranks 196th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam, year by year

Annual values for Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -16.05 % change on previous year
1952 33.1 % change on previous year -306.3%
1953 -6.16 % change on previous year -118.6%
1954 19.71 % change on previous year -419.8%
1955 -2.55 % change on previous year -112.9%
1956 1.88 % change on previous year -173.9%
1957 12.09 % change on previous year +542.2%
1958 -0.1836 % change on previous year -101.5%
1959 -0.7358 % change on previous year +300.7%
1960 -1.07 % change on previous year +45.2%
1961 -18.56 % change on previous year +1637.5%
1962 17.08 % change on previous year -192.0%
1963 -2.62 % change on previous year -115.4%
1964 -3.73 % change on previous year +42.3%
1965 -6.24 % change on previous year +67.3%
1966 -6.36 % change on previous year +1.9%
1967 -3.82 % change on previous year -39.9%
1968 -7.44 % change on previous year +94.7%
1969 5.51 % change on previous year -174.0%
1970 0.9148 % change on previous year -83.4%
1971 3.89 % change on previous year +325.4%
1972 -6.49 % change on previous year -266.8%
1973 12.67 % change on previous year -295.2%
1974 -7.85 % change on previous year -161.9%
1975 14.76 % change on previous year -288.1%
1976 2.24 % change on previous year -84.8%
1977 -0.4836 % change on previous year -121.6%
1978 -0.4354 % change on previous year -10.0%
1979 -0.1015 % change on previous year -76.7%
1980 -1.59 % change on previous year +1470.8%
1981 0.4051 % change on previous year -125.4%
1982 1.24 % change on previous year +206.6%
1983 0.8322 % change on previous year -33.0%
1984 -0.7905 % change on previous year -195.0%
1985 -3.85 % change on previous year +386.7%
1986 -5.23 % change on previous year +35.9%
1987 -5.38 % change on previous year +3.0%
1988 -1.24 % change on previous year -77.0%
1989 1.79 % change on previous year -245.0%
1990 -0.3154 % change on previous year -117.6%
1991 -1.39 % change on previous year +340.0%
1992 -4.65 % change on previous year +234.9%
1993 -5.33 % change on previous year +14.7%
1994 -7.44 % change on previous year +39.5%
1995 -8.35 % change on previous year +12.2%
1996 -9.28 % change on previous year +11.2%
1997 -8.6 % change on previous year -7.3%
1998 -8.05 % change on previous year -6.4%
1999 -4.74 % change on previous year -41.1%
2000 3.3 % change on previous year -169.5%
2001 0.8698 % change on previous year -73.6%
2002 -0.4351 % change on previous year -150.0%
2003 0.0079 % change on previous year -101.8%
2004 -2.55 % change on previous year -32197.4%
2005 -5.28 % change on previous year +107.2%
2006 -1.21 % change on previous year -77.0%
2007 2.27 % change on previous year -287.4%
2008 0.8349 % change on previous year -63.3%
2009 -1.52 % change on previous year -282.2%
2010 -1.36 % change on previous year -10.9%
2011 1.24 % change on previous year -191.7%
2012 2.09 % change on previous year +67.8%
2013 -0.446 % change on previous year -121.4%
2014 6.14 % change on previous year -1475.9%
2015 -1.69 % change on previous year -127.5%
2016 -9.94 % change on previous year +488.7%
2017 -5.32 % change on previous year -46.4%
2018 -12.83 % change on previous year +141.0%
2019 0.4142 % change on previous year -103.2%
2020 2.26 % change on previous year +445.1%
2021 -14.21 % change on previous year -729.5%
2022 -3.69 % change on previous year -74.1%
2023 -6.81 % change on previous year +84.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 4.57 % change on previous year -16.05 % change on previous year 33.1 % change on previous year 9
1960s -2.73 % change on previous year -18.56 % change on previous year 17.08 % change on previous year 10
1970s 1.91 % change on previous year -7.85 % change on previous year 14.76 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.38 % change on previous year -5.38 % change on previous year 1.79 % change on previous year 10
1990s -5.82 % change on previous year -9.28 % change on previous year -0.3154 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.3719 % change on previous year -5.28 % change on previous year 3.3 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.17 % change on previous year -12.83 % change on previous year 6.14 % change on previous year 10
2020s -5.61 % change on previous year -14.21 % change on previous year 2.26 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Viet Nam

  1. 193 Liechtenstein -6.24 % change on previous year compare
  2. 194 Marshall Islands -6.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 195 Mongolia -6.54 % change on previous year compare
  4. 197 Tuvalu -7.2 % change on previous year compare
  5. 198 Bahrain -7.3 % change on previous year compare
  6. 199 Turks and Caicos Islands -7.54 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Viet Nam was -6.81 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Viet Nam?
The highest recorded value was 33.1 % change on previous year in 1952.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Viet Nam?
The lowest recorded value was -18.56 % change on previous year in 1961.
How does Viet Nam rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Viet Nam ranks 196th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Viet Nam?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,426.7%. 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 Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.