13-11-2023 (HANOI) Vietnam is poised to witness a surge in its population, reaching an estimated 107 million by 2044, before a projected decline to 72 million by 2100, according to a report by local media outlet VnExpress online newspaper. The information, revealed by Ha Anh Duc, the office head of the Ministry of Health, highlights the country’s demographic trends and the challenges posed by diminishing birth rates.
Over the past few decades, Vietnam has experienced a notable decline in birth rates, dropping from 6.5 children per woman in the 1960s to 2.05 in 2020, as cited by Ha Anh Duc. Disturbingly, statistics indicate that approximately one million couples in Vietnam face challenges conceiving biologically each year, constituting around 7.7 percent of all couples. Notably, nearly half of these couples fall below the age of 30.
Mai Trung Son from the Vietnam Population Authority emphasized the significant regional disparities in birth rates across the country. Notably, Southern Ho Chi Minh City records the lowest birth rate, standing at only 1.39 children per woman in their reproductive age.
In response to these demographic challenges, a draft for the Law on Population in Vietnam is proposing measures to support localities with low birth rates. These measures include financial assistance for women opting for a second child and tuition exemptions for their children, as reported by VnExpress. The proposed law aims to address the demographic imbalance and foster a more sustainable population growth.
