Inflation in Vietnam
Consumer price inflation in Vietnam averaged 2.9% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the ASEAN regional average of 3.0%. The 2024 average figure was 3.6%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Vietnam Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Vietnam from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Vietnam Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.2 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.2 | 1.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -0.6 | 2.9 | 4.2 | -0.9 | 0.6 |
Inflation slows in October from the prior month
Latest reading: Consumer prices were up 3.2% on a year-on-year basis in October, coming after a 3.4% rise in the prior month and falling short of the government’s 4.5% target. Relative to the prior month's figures, there were milder price pressures for transportation (0.0% on a year-on-year basis vs +1.5% in September) and housing and construction materials (+6.8% vs +6.9% in September). In contrast, price pressures were slightly higher for food (+2.0% vs +1.9% in September) and education (+3.3% vs +3.2% in September) in October. Lastly, consumer prices rose 0.20% in October on a month-on-month basis, following a 0.42% increase in the previous month.
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