Nominal GDP for Vietnam was $460.5bn in 2024, up from $433.0bn in 2023. The Vietnamese population was estimated at 101.0m in 2024 according to the IMF, while China is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner.
Variables Surveyed for Vietnam
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of Vietnam include:
- Gross Domestic Product
- Private Consumption
- Gross Fixed Investment
- Industrial Production
- Consumer Prices
- Money Supply
- Merchandise Exports
- Merchandise Imports
- Trade Balance
- Current Account Balance
- Interest Rates
- Dong Currency Forecasts
Consensus Forecasts for Vietnam
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the Asian Development Bank, and IMF. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Asia Pacific Consensus Forecasts, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for Vietnam on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term 5 and 10 Year Forecasts
- Economic Policy Evaluation
- Real Interest Rates and Foreign Direct Investment
- Forecast Probabilities
- Forecasts of Trade and Current Account Balances
Main Data Sources for Vietnam
- General Statistics Office of Vietnam: The General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) serves under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (Vietnam) (MPI) realizing the function as an adviser for the MPI Minister in state management for statistics; conducting statistical activities and providing social and economic information to organizations and individuals domestically and internationally in accordance with the law.
- State Bank of Vietnam: The State Bank of Vietnam is the central bank of Vietnam.
Comprehensive Forecasts Coverage
Consensus Economics has collected forecasts for more than 30 years, building up a comprehensive catalogue of historical forecasts data. Please enquire at editors@consensuseconomics.com should you wish to find out more about these data offerings, pricing and the different platforms by which you can access them.Explore forecasts across Asia Pacific
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