Latest reading: Consumer prices increased 2.9% on a year-on-year basis in August, following a 3.1% increase in the prior month....
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 2024.
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 remains stable in August
Latest reading: Inflation came in at 3.2% in August, unchanged from July’s figure. Looking at the details of the release, prices for food plus housing and utilities rose at a more moderate pace. In contrast, prices for transportation declined at a less pronounced pace. In addition, the trend was unchanged, with annual average inflation stable at July's 3.1% in August. Finally, consumer prices increased 0.05% over the previous month in August, coming in below July's 0.11% increase. August's result marked the weakest reading since March.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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