MigrantoImmigrants in Vietnam
195.8K foreigners live in Vietnam — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Vietnam by country
The 3 largest groups make up 86% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 83887 |
| South Korea | 48707 |
| Taiwan | 35177 |
| Japan | 27060 |
| Cambodia | 990 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Vietnam in numbers
The immigrant population has grown 166% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Vietnam rose from 73.5K to 195.8K in four years.
Chinese are the largest group by a wide margin
43% of all immigrants were born in China, while the next group accounts for just 25%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 64% to 43%.
Immigrant population in Vietnam over time
Foreigners living in Vietnam, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 34650 |
| 1995 | 41208 |
| 2000 | 46605 |
| 2005 | 43099 |
| 2010 | 52519 |
| 2015 | 61088 |
| 2020 | 73526 |
| 2024 | 195821 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Vietnam, by year
| Year | Chinese | South Koreans | Taiwanese | Japanese | Cambodians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Vietnam
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Vietnam
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Vietnam?
Around 195.8K immigrants live in Vietnam — the world's #112 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Chinese live in Vietnam?
Around 83.9K Chinese live in Vietnam — about 43% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Vietnam growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Vietnam has grown from 61.1K to 195.8K, about 221%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Vietnam come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Vietnam. Their children born in Vietnam are not included.
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