Over the past few years, living standards in Vietnam have been rising. Certain successes have been achieved in the socio-economic sphere, overcoming the crisis. The country is on a development path, and population growth has changed. The standard of living in Vietnam has changed dramatically, and from a country of the poor it has turned into a stable and economically developed state.
In terms of population in the world, Vietnam is in 14th place and is one of the most populous countries.
Vietnam in numbers
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia, which occupies 66th place in the world in area. Its territory is 331 thousand square kilometers.
According to 2013 estimates, the population is 92,477,857 people. In terms of population density, the country is in 30th place in the international ranking - 273 people per square kilometer.
The average life expectancy in Vietnam is 69.7 years for men and 74.9 years for women.
The per capita gross domestic product is $ 3,100, which corresponds to 166 place in the world.
Not all of the country's population is literate, more than 8% of women and 4% of men are illiterate.
The official language is Vietnamese, but locals speak English, French, Chinese and even Russian.
The religion of the Vietnamese is different. The most popular is the religion of the animistic cult, more than 80% of the population consider themselves to be it. It is not framed and does not have international recognition as a denomination. Also in the territory of Vietnam profess Buddhism (9%), Catholicism (6.7%), Hoa Hao (1.5%), Kaoda (1.1%), Protestantism (0.5%).
One of the interesting facts about Vietnam is that about 40% of the population carry the surname Nguyen.
Population density
The population density of Vietnam is quite high, as in many countries of Southeast Asia. The population density is not uniform, in rural areas and in mountainous regions it is not large - from 10 to 50 people per square kilometer. And already in the cities that are located in the valleys of the Krasnaya and Mekong rivers, the density reaches the highest world levels - 1500-1700 people per square kilometer. This figure is second only to Singapore, Bangkok and Bahrain in Asia.
The total land area of the state per thousand inhabitants is 3.7 square kilometers, which is one of the lowest rates in Asia. The area of Vietnam and its population have great potential, they only need to be disposed of correctly.
How did the population develop?
Over the past few years, Vietnam has shown GDP growth, this indicator does not fall below 7% from year to year. Economic changes have affected the whole country, including the most remote mountain and rural areas from the center.
The salaries of Vietnamese people are growing at about 10% every year. With the development of the economy and investment, the number of jobs has increased. This has reduced the number of people living below the poverty line. In the early 90s in Vietnam, 30% of the population was considered poor, by 2000 the government was able to improve the situation (15% of the poor). Today, Vietnamese citizens below the poverty line make up only 10% of the population.
It should be noted here that almost all the villages and villages in Vietnam are equipped with electricity and roads have been laid to them. The level of education is also growing annually. Today, 94% of the population of Vietnam are literate.
Significant results have also been achieved in the health sector. The quality of the medical services provided has grown, and already 90% of the population have gained access to it.
The relationship of economics and population
The population of each country depends on the quality of life. Constantly improving the economic situation and improving the quality of life have outlined a trend towards a modern type of population reproduction in Vietnam. People revised their values, got opportunities for self-realization, in this regard, the number of children in families decreased.
This has led to a decrease in population growth, but Vietnam’s figures are still positive. On average, every year, population growth is 1%.
The population of Vietnam is 90 549 390 people and depends on the development of the economy. She is still rather weak and young. This is one of the poorest countries in the world, 10% of the population being poor is a high indicator.
But the strengthening of the economy, the transition to a market model leads, without exception, to the social problems of our time. Moral values are depreciating, social vices (such as prostitution, homosexuality, crime) are increasing, the country's ecology is deteriorating, and the gap between poverty and luxury is growing inexorably.
Forecast for the future
The annual increase in the number of inhabitants of the country, on average by 1 million people, allowed Vietnam to take third place in Asia in terms of population. Further population growth in Vietnam will create additional difficulties for the development of the country.
And according to the forecasts of the statistical office, the population of this country will continue to grow in the near future. This is primarily due to the age of citizens. The number of women of childbearing age is constantly increasing, and the young population predominates in the country. Vietnam is projected to increase the population by 2024, it could reach more than 100 million people.
Population distribution
The pace of urbanization in Vietnam is accelerating. And although only 25% of the population are urban dwellers, this figure can be reduced to feel right. After all, not all cities in Vietnam can be fully called cities, since they have not reached development in industry and in the service sector. Living in such cities is not much different from rural life, which is conducted by most Vietnamese.
The inhabitants of this country prefer to live in lowland areas, the areas of the Krasnaya and Mekong deltas are considered especially favorable, about half of Vietnamese live here. Territories rich in minerals and with great potential occupy more than 50% of the country’s territory, while they are few.
The largest cities in Vietnam are Hanoi (the capital), Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong and Danag.
Who lives and how he speaks
In the territory of Vietnam, fifty-four nationalities are registered and officially live. The vast majority are Vietnamese, who live throughout the country, this is 86%. Unevenly, the remaining ethnic groups live in small groups. The number of some nationalities is so small that it is about two hundred people, for example, brau, ode, rmam and pupeo. Also in the territory of Vietnam live the Chinese, Thais, Tibetans. Little by little from every nationality of neighboring states.
The state language of the country is Vietnamese. There are several dialects throughout the country. Most of their Vietnamese language is obliged to Chinese. More than 60% of the language is made up of Chinese words, borrowings are also from Thai, French, English and Russian. Until the 20th century, hieroglyphs of China were used in Vietnam, and since 1910, they switched to Latin spelling.
Ethnicity of Vietnam
Vietnam is a country where you can meet tribes and nationalities that do not enjoy the benefits of modernity, but live according to the traditions of their ancestors in the mountains and the jungle. Modern technology is beginning to penetrate these tribes and you can meet, for example, a savage with a gun.
These people live, like two hundred years ago, engaged in agriculture and cattle breeding. For tourists who come to see their tribes, they make souvenirs.
Distinctive features of the Vietnamese
Vietnamese have an ancient culture with their own unique traditions. The local population has brown eyes, dark hair, they are short in stature and fragile in physique.
All peoples of Vietnam use jewelry, rings and bracelets in their image. There is also its own national clothes, called aozai.
Accustomed to living in nature, the Vietnamese and in the city decorate their homes in an eco-style, using natural materials for decoration.
The population (Vietnam is a hospitable country) is cheerful and open people who like to hold festivals and celebrations. At the same time, the Vietnamese people are very athletic, they prefer bicycles to big cars, like most Asians. In the mornings on the street, many people go in for sports, it seems that this is the entire population of Vietnam.
Photos that can be taken in this country are unique. Views of nature and colorful people create a sense of purity and untouched nature.
How Vietnam grows
GDP per capita is increasing annually. In 2014, it amounted to 98 billion dollars, which is 6% more than in 2013. Over the past ten years of Vietnam’s development, its real GDP has grown by $ 48 billion, an average of $ 73 billion. The average annual GDP growth over 10 years is 6.32%.
As in the whole world, the minimum GDP growth was in 2008, which was caused by the global economic crisis. Maximum growth was noted in 2014.
The growth of gross domestic product in Vietnam in terms of pace is second only to China. All this is due to liberalization that began in the early 90s of the last century. Vietnam was considered to be a backward state, its people were poor, engaged mainly in agriculture. After the changes, GDP did not fall below 5% even in the crisis years of 2008-2009, when the economy of the whole world shook. Since the beginning of the 90s, commercial organizations have appeared in Vietnam, the pace of production has increased sharply, trade relations have grown, and import and export volumes have increased. All this favorably reflected in the standard of living.