MigrantoImmigrants in Vietnam
195.8K foreign-born residents — the #112 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 86% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 83887 |
| South Korea | 48707 |
| Taiwan | 35177 |
| Japan | 27060 |
| Cambodia | 990 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Vietnam.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 166% from 73.5K to 195.8K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
China is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
China accounts for 43% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 25%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 64% to 43%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 34650 |
| 1995 | 41208 |
| 2000 | 46605 |
| 2005 | 43099 |
| 2010 | 52519 |
| 2015 | 61088 |
| 2020 | 73526 |
| 2024 | 195821 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | China | South Korea | Taiwan | Japan | Cambodia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5401 | 3136 | 2265 | 1742 | 22106 |
| 1995 | 9260 | 5377 | 3883 | 2988 | 19700 |
| 2000 | 13404 | 7783 | 5621 | 4324 | 15473 |
| 2005 | 17541 | 10185 | 7356 | 5658 | 2359 |
| 2010 | 21690 | 12594 | 9095 | 6997 | 2143 |
| 2015 | 26302 | 15272 | 11029 | 8485 | 0 |
| 2020 | 31657 | 18382 | 13275 | 10212 | 0 |
| 2024 | 83887 | 48707 | 35177 | 27060 | 990 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Vietnam as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Vietnam
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Vietnam?
Around 195.8K foreign-born residents live in Vietnam, making it the #112-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Vietnam come from?
Most immigrants in Vietnam come from China, South Korea and Taiwan — these three countries account for about 86% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Vietnam are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Vietnam — that's 195.8K out of a total population of 101M.
How has immigration to Vietnam changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Vietnam has grown from 61.1K to 195.8K people, a growth of about 221%.
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