Latest reading: Inflation climbed to 11.8% in June from May’s 11.3%, marking the joint-highest rate since August 2023. The reading...
Inflation in Vietnam
Consumer price inflation in Vietnam averaged 4.1% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the ASEAN regional average of 4.1%. 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 | - |
Inflation rises in May
Latest reading: Inflation inched up to 3.2% in May from April’s 3.1%. Looking at the details of the release, housing and utilities prices plus education costs rose at a quicker pace. Moreover, transportation costs declined at a milder rate. On the flip side, price pressures for food softened. The trend pointed down, with annual average inflation falling to 3.3% in May (April: 3.4%). Finally, consumer prices increased 0.16% in May over the previous month, accelerating from the 0.07% rise recorded in April.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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