According to data released on the afternoon of 5/1 by the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), fourth quarter 2025 GDP increased by 8,46% compared to the same period last year.

Consequently, 2025 GDP increased by 8,02% compared to 2024. This rate is only lower than the growth rate of 2022 within the 2011-2025 period.

Vietnam's economic growth exceeding 8% stands out amidst a volatile global economy, especially with ongoing trade tensions and reciprocal tariff policies from the United States. This is the highest rate in the ASEAN region and places Vietnam among the top growth performers globally and regionally.

With this outcome, average GDP growth for the 2021-2025 period reached approximately 6,3% per year, surpassing the 6,2% rate of the previous term. The economy's size in 2025 reached 510 billion USD, with per capita GDP exceeding 5.000 USD, moving Vietnam towards upper-middle-income country status.

The service sector remained the largest contributor to the economy's value added, accounting for over 51,08%. According to the General Statistics Office, this sector's value added increased by 8,62% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, industry and construction grew by 8,95%, contributing 43,62% to the economy's value added. Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries contributed 5,3% to the overall growth.

Phuong Dung