Vietnam Economic Statistics
Live and curated Vietnam market data — tourism arrivals, GDP, sector composition, FDI, and key growth industries. Sourced daily from World Bank and VNAT.
Tourism Statistics
International arrival trends from World Bank, combined with VNAT 2024 source-market data.
International Arrivals (2020)
3.8M
-78.7% vs 2019
World Bank ST.INT.ARVL
Tourism Receipts (2020)
$3.2B
World Bank ST.INT.RCPT.CD
USD total receipts
Arrivals Trend (World Bank)
Source: World Bank Open Data (ST.INT.ARVL)
International Arrivals by Origin Market (2024)
| Country | Arrivals | |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | ~4M | |
| China | ~3.6M | |
| Taiwan | ~1.2M | |
| Malaysia | ~1.1M | |
| USA | ~0.9M | |
| Japan | ~0.8M | |
| Thailand | ~0.6M | |
| Australia | ~0.4M | |
| India | ~0.4M | |
| UK | ~0.3M | |
| Other | ~4.2M | |
| Total | ~17.5M |
Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Total 17.5M arrivals is VNAT's published 2024 annual figure. Country-level breakdown figures are approximate estimates based on VNAT reported top source markets — individual country totals are rounded and indicative.
Economic Snapshot
Key macroeconomic indicators from World Bank open data — refreshed daily.
Sector Breakdown & Growth Industries
GDP composition from World Bank plus curated FDI and growth-sector intelligence.
GDP Composition by Sector (2024)
World Bank% of GDP
% of GDP
% of GDP
% of GDP
Source: World Bank Open Data (NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS, NV.IND.TOTL.ZS, NV.IND.MANF.ZS, NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS) — (2024)
Key Growth Sectors
FDI and sector growth data, 2024Electronics & Manufacturing
Largest FDI attractorSamsung, Intel, LG assembly operations. Accounts for approximately 30% of Vietnam's total exports (Source: GSO). Anchor of the manufacturing boom.
Technology & Software
Fastest growing by headcount500,000+ IT workers (Source: VINASA). Vietnam is a leading offshore software development hub for Japanese, Korean, and Western tech firms.
Renewable Energy
Government priorityAggressive solar and wind capacity additions. Government target: 47% renewables by 2030 (Source: Power Development Plan 8 / PDP8). Strong FDI pipeline in utility-scale projects.
Tourism & Hospitality
Recovery complete17.5M international arrivals in 2024 (Source: VNAT), growing toward the pre-COVID 18M peak of 2019. Hospitality investment accelerating.
Real Estate & Construction
FDI-drivenStrong FDI inflows into industrial parks, logistics warehouses, and mixed-use developments. Supply chain diversification benefit.
Logistics & Ports
Strategic locationCai Mep deep-water port and Hai Phong expansion. Supply chain diversification beneficiary as global manufacturers de-risk from China.
Sector data, 2024. Sources: MPI, GSO, VNAT, VINASA, Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8). Individual statistics cited inline. Some figures are approximate or widely-reported estimates.
Data Sources & Methodology
World Bank Open Data
Macroeconomic indicators (GDP, GDP per capita, inflation, population, FDI, sector composition, tourism arrivals and receipts) are fetched daily from the World Bank Open Data API for Vietnam (country code VN). Data typically lags 1–2 years behind the current calendar year.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)
International arrivals by origin market reflect VNAT 2024 estimates and statistical releases. Country-level figures are approximate and rounded to one decimal place.
FDI & Sector Growth
Sector growth narratives are sourced from the Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO), and industry reports, as of 2024.
All data is provided for informational purposes. For investment decisions, always consult primary sources and qualified advisors. Data accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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