Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Vietnam
Vietnam: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 22.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Vietnam, 1987–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Vietnam is 22.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Vietnam peaked at 444.83 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -6.46 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Vietnam ranks 25th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 327.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 444.83 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1989 | 313.48 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1990 | 98.56 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 1991 | 45.5 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1992 | 55.29 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 22.51 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1994 | 47.56 % change on previous year | +111.3% |
| 1995 | 23.63 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1996 | 47.01 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 1997 | 13.96 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1998 | 17.16 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1999 | 12.2 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2000 | 20.2 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 2001 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 2002 | 21.22 % change on previous year | +170.8% |
| 2003 | 25.03 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 26.31 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 16.85 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2006 | 22.35 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2007 | 39.89 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 2008 | 29.45 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2009 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2010 | 25.62 % change on previous year | -758.2% |
| 2011 | 38.44 % change on previous year | +50.1% |
| 2012 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 2013 | 17.71 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 2014 | 13.4 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2015 | 15.02 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 7.59 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2017 | 24 % change on previous year | +216.1% |
| 2018 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2019 | 9.01 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2020 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2021 | 24.19 % change on previous year | +595.1% |
| 2022 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2023 | -6.46 % change on previous year | -167.4% |
| 2024 | 19.33 % change on previous year | -399.0% |
| 2025 | 22.78 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 22.78 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.48 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 22.78 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.03 % change on previous year, 5.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Vietnam changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +758.2% | -3.89 % change on previous year | 25.62 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +595.1% | 3.48 % change on previous year | 24.19 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 361.84 % change on previous year | 313.48 % change on previous year | 444.83 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 38.34 % change on previous year | 12.2 % change on previous year | 98.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.52 % change on previous year | -3.89 % change on previous year | 39.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.09 % change on previous year | 7.31 % change on previous year | 38.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.15 % change on previous year | -6.46 % change on previous year | 24.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 22 United States Virgin Islands 24.67 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uganda 24.24 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Niger 24.13 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Eritrea 22.17 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Vietnam
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 15.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 19.31 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0251 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0028 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.1 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 15.54 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Vietnam?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Vietnam was 22.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 444.83 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.46 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Vietnam rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Vietnam ranks 25th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.