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Vietnam's birth rate among lowest in Southeast Asia

Vietnam's birth rate among lowest in Southeast Asia

Vietnam's fertility rate currently stands at 1.91 children per woman, ranking among the five lowest in Southeast Asia, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam's 2024 birth rate hits historic low, defying Year of the Dragon trends

Vietnam's 2024 birth rate hits historic low, defying Year of the Dragon trends

Which Southeast Asian country is the most densely populated?

Which Southeast Asian country is the most densely populated?

Vietnam ranks second in global online learning participation

Vietnam ranks second in global online learning participation

Vietnam had over two million registered users on the Khan Academy online learning platform in 2024, the second highest in the world, according to rankings released on Feb. 8.
February 10, 2025 | 01:30 am PT
Number of Vietnamese elderly rises 1.5 times in a decade

Number of Vietnamese elderly rises 1.5 times in a decade

Vietnam currently has 14.2 million people aged 60 and older, an increase of 1.25 times since 2019 and 1.5 times since 2014, with projections suggesting this number could reach nearly 18 million by 2030.
January 10, 2025 | 03:30 pm PT
Vietnam's birth rate hits record low, raising alarm

Vietnam's birth rate hits record low, raising alarm

Vietnam's birth rate has reached an all-time low, estimated at 1.96 children per woman in 2023, with forecasts suggesting further declines.
December 12, 2024 | 06:29 pm PT
Vietnam's marriage age rises to 27.2, causes worrying decline in birth rate

Vietnam's marriage age rises to 27.2, causes worrying decline in birth rate

The average marriage age for both sexes in Vietnam has been rising and is currently at 27.2 years, two higher than in 2019.
August 29, 2024 | 08:04 pm PT
HCMC youth marrying later than ever

HCMC youth marrying later than ever

Ho Chi Minh City youth on average are marrying at 30.4 years old, the oldest in recorded history, which could fuel the city's low birth rate and aging population.
July 20, 2024 | 05:49 pm PT
Gender imbalance remains high in Vietnam

Gender imbalance remains high in Vietnam

The gender imbalance at birth remained at a high level last year, with 112 boys born for every 100 girls, while the natural ratio is around 105/100.
January 4, 2024 | 12:16 am PT
Vietnam could shrink to 3.6 million people by 2500: UN

Vietnam could shrink to 3.6 million people by 2500: UN

The United Nations predicted Vietnam's population to shrink to only 3.6 million in the year 2500 if the current low birth rate is not improved.
December 28, 2023 | 12:26 am PT
HCMC's rising birth rate still 'too low'

HCMC's rising birth rate still 'too low'

A woman of childbearing age in Ho Chi Minh City accounts for an average of 1.42 children, a slight increase from last year's ratio of 1.39 children per capita.
December 11, 2023 | 07:55 pm PT
Vietnam's population may drop to 72 million in 2100

Vietnam's population may drop to 72 million in 2100

Vietnam's population is expected to increase to 107 million in 2044, before dropping to 72 million in 2100 due to low birth rates.
November 12, 2023 | 05:12 am PT
Population bill supports women who give birth twice

Population bill supports women who give birth twice

Localities with low birth rates need to aid women who give birth to a second child, according to supporters of a new draft Population Law designed to combat labor shortages.
November 11, 2023 | 07:31 pm PT
Vietnam's younger population shrinking

Vietnam's younger population shrinking

The proportion of young people in Vietnam's population fell from 23% in 2020 to 20.9% late last year, putting the country at risk of a labor shortage.
October 23, 2023 | 03:11 pm PT
The core of population problem is education

The core of population problem is education

As Vietnam is dealing with pressures from people living longer and delivering fewer babies, a reader suggests the country move forward with better education instead of large labor force.
July 17, 2023 | 08:29 pm PT
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