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Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country with a long coastline along the South China Sea, characterized by lush river deltas, towering mountains, and a history of ancient dynasties. It has a population of 100.4 million, a population growth rate of 0.67%, and a median age of 32.43 years.

Its history is marked by Chinese and French colonial influences as well as a significant struggle for independence that has shaped its national identity.

Today, Vietnam is known for its rapid economic growth, rich culinary traditions, and a vibrant cultural scene that blends traditional values with modern dynamism.

Its capital city is Hanoi.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Vietnam improved by 8.1% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Vietnam improved by 13.0% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Vietnam worsened by 11.4% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Vietnam improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Vietnam improved by 1.9% from 2020 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Vietnam improved by 0.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Vietnam improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Vietnam improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Viet Nam worsened by 6.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Viet Nam improved by 2.9% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Viet Nam improved by 5.3% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Viet Nam worsened by 6.7% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Viet Nam worsened by 5.1% from 2015 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Viet Nam worsened by 5.3% from 2015 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Viet Nam worsened by 10.1% from 2015 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Vietnam worsened by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Vietnam worsened by 44.8% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Vietnam worsened by 27.6% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Vietnam improved by 20.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Vietnam improved by 46.2% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Vietnam improved by 3.4% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Vietnam worsened by 11.7% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Viet Nam improved by 0.1% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Viet Nam improved by 28.0% from 2020 to 2021