Vietnam External Debt: % of GDP

2010 - 2023 | Yearly | % | CEIC Data

Key information about Vietnam External Debt: % of GDP

  • Vietnam External Debt accounted for 32.7 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 35.9 % in the previous year.
  • Vietnam External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2010 to Dec 2023.
  • The data reached an all-time high of 49.0 % in Dec 2017 and a record low of 32.7 % in Dec 2023.

The Ministry of Finance provides annual External Debt as % of Nominal GDP.


Related information about Vietnam External Debt: % of GDP

  • In the latest reports of Vietnam, Current Account recorded a surplus of 4.5 USD bn in Jun 2024.
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 5.0 USD bn in Jun 2024.
  • Vietnam Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 120.0 USD mn in Jun 2024.
  • Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 1.6 USD bn in Jun 2024.
  • The country's External Debt reached 144,690.8 in Dec 2022.
  • The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021.

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What was Vietnam's External Debt: % of GDP in 2023?

Vietnam External Debt accounted for 32.7 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 35.9 % in the previous year. See the table below for more data.

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
32.7 2023 35.9 2022 32.7 2023 49.0 2017 % yearly 2010 - 2023

External Debt: % of GDP by Country Comparison

country/region Last Frequency Range
Albania (%) 45.9 2023 yearly 1991 - 2023
Algeria (%) 1.3 2023 yearly 1970 - 2023
Argentina (%) 45.3 2023 yearly 1994 - 2023
Armenia (%) 64.2 2023 yearly 2000 - 2023
Australia (%) 110.0 2023 yearly 1988 - 2023
Austria (%) 135.0 2023 yearly 1997 - 2023
Azerbaijan (%) 14.9 Dec 2021 quarterly Dec 2001 - Dec 2021
Bangladesh (%) 11.4 2017 yearly 1997 - 2017
Belarus (%) 51.1 Mar 2024 quarterly Dec 2000 - Mar 2024
Belgium (%) 236.1 2023 yearly 2007 - 2023
Bolivia (%) 35.0 2023 yearly 2006 - 2023
Bosnia and Herzegovina (%) 18.1 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Botswana (%) 7.3 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Brazil (%) 27.9 2023 yearly 1992 - 2023
Bulgaria (%) 47.6 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Cambodia (%) 56.7 2022 yearly 2010 - 2022
Canada (%) 143.7 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023
Chile (%) 71.7 2023 yearly 1971 - 2023
China (%) 13.7 2023 yearly 1985 - 2023
Colombia (%) 53.7 2023 yearly 1970 - 2023
Croatia (%) 73.5 2022 yearly 1998 - 2022
Cyprus (%) 828.3 2023 yearly 2004 - 2023
Czech Republic (%) 61.7 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Denmark (%) 132.3 2023 yearly 2005 - 2023
Ecuador (%) 49.6 2023 yearly 1970 - 2023
Egypt (%) 39.8 Mar 2024 quarterly Jun 1999 - Mar 2024
Estonia (%) 89.2 2023 yearly 1996 - 2023
European Union (%) 110.0 2023 yearly 2008 - 2023
Finland (%) 215.3 2023 yearly 1991 - 2023
France (%) 244.9 2023 yearly 2004 - 2023
Georgia (%) 80.2 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Germany (%) 146.1 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Ghana (%) 39.5 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Greece (%) 246.0 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Hong Kong SAR, China (%) 481.7 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023
Hungary (%) 128.8 2023 yearly 2006 - 2023
Iceland (%) 72.9 2023 yearly 1989 - 2023
India (%) 18.9 2023 yearly 1970 - 2023
Indonesia (%) 29.8 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Iran (%) 0.3 2023 yearly 1994 - 2023
Ireland (%) 556.6 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Israel (%) 28.4 2023 yearly 1998 - 2023
Italy (%) 129.0 2022 yearly 2002 - 2022
Ivory Coast (%) 31.4 2021 yearly 1994 - 2021
Japan (%) 107.4 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Jordan (%) 80.7 2023 yearly 1970 - 2023
Kazakhstan (%) 60.9 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 2002 - Jun 2024
Kenya (%) 40.3 2023 yearly 2006 - 2023
South Korea (%) 36.6 2023 yearly 1994 - 2023
Kosovo (%) 39.6 2023 yearly 2007 - 2023
Kuwait (%) 39.4 2023 yearly 2014 - 2023
Kyrgyzstan (%) 72.3 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Laos (%) 74.2 2023 yearly 1996 - 2023
Latvia (%) 100.7 Mar 2024 quarterly Mar 2000 - Mar 2024
Lebanon (%) 21.2 2021 yearly 2007 - 2021
Lithuania (%) 69.2 2023 yearly 1996 - 2023
Luxembourg (%) 4,321.4 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
North Macedonia (%) 83.2 2023 yearly 2004 - 2023
Malawi (%) 60.1 2021 yearly 2006 - 2021
Malaysia (%) 68.2 2023 yearly 2009 - 2023
Malta (%) 854.3 2023 yearly 2004 - 2023
Mauritius (%) 1,315.2 2023 yearly 2009 - 2023
Mexico (%) 33.1 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Moldova (%) 63.3 2023 yearly 2000 - 2023
Mongolia (%) 170.1 2023 yearly 1992 - 2023
Montenegro (%) 141.5 2022 yearly 2006 - 2022
Morocco (%) 50.9 2022 yearly 1970 - 2022
Mozambique (%) 71.7 2020 yearly 1985 - 2020
Myanmar (%) 16.7 2020 yearly 2018 - 2020
Nepal (%) 17.3 2016 yearly 2001 - 2016
Netherlands (%) 373.8 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
New Zealand (%) 88.0 2023 yearly 1993 - 2023
Nigeria (%) 11.9 2023 yearly 1985 - 2023
Norway (%) 151.9 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Pakistan (%) 37.3 2023 yearly 2000 - 2023
Palestinian Territory (%) 12.2 2023 yearly 2012 - 2023
Panama (%) 167.4 2021 yearly 2014 - 2021
Paraguay (%) 55.7 2023 yearly 2000 - 2023
Peru (%) 39.3 2023 yearly 1980 - 2023
Philippines (%) 28.7 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023
Poland (%) 49.6 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Portugal (%) 150.4 2023 yearly 1996 - 2023
Qatar (%) 106.1 2018 yearly 2000 - 2018
Romania (%) 51.9 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Russia (%) 15.7 2023 yearly 1993 - 2023
Serbia (%) 65.3 2023 yearly 2000 - 2023
Singapore (%) 391.1 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Slovakia (%) 96.0 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Slovenia (%) 90.4 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023
South Africa (%) 41.5 2023 yearly 1985 - 2023
Spain (%) 163.6 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Sri Lanka (%) 75.0 2022 yearly 1998 - 2022
Sudan (%) 202.2 2021 yearly 2001 - 2021
Sweden (%) 168.5 2023 yearly 1997 - 2023
Switzerland (%) 236.4 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Taiwan (%) 27.3 2023 yearly 1999 - 2023
Tajikistan (%) 37.7 2021 yearly 2000 - 2021
Thailand (%) 37.4 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 2005 - Jun 2024
Tunisia (%) 90.4 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Turkey (%) 45.2 2023 yearly 1989 - 2023

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Vietnam Key Series

Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) -5.1 2022 yearly 2010 - 2022
Tax Revenue (USD mn) 12,092.166 Sep 2024 quarterly Mar 2005 - Sep 2024
Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) 11.6 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
National Government Debt (USD mn) 142,876.9 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
Government Debt: % of GDP (%) 33.5 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
Forecast: Government Expenditure (VND bn) 3,619,434.484 2029 yearly 1998 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (VND bn) 5,339,190.350 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (VND bn) 3,307,362.390 2029 yearly 1998 - 2029
State Govt Budget: ytd: Expenditure excl Principal Payment (VND bn) 1,256,264.000 Sep 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Sep 2024
State Govt Budget: ytd: Revenue: Tax: Value Added Tax (VND bn) 343,626.100 Sep 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Sep 2024
State Govt Budget: ytd: Expenditure: Current (VND bn) 858,415.000 Sep 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Sep 2024
State Govt Budget: ytd: Revenue: Tax: Special Consumption Tax (VND bn) 75,611.000 Sep 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Sep 2024
State Govt Budget: ytd: Revenue (VND bn) 1,448,240.400 Sep 2024 quarterly Dec 2004 - Sep 2024
GD: Outstanding: External: VND (VND bn) 960,418.980 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
GD: Outstanding: Domestic: VND (VND bn) 2,467,627.300 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
Foreign Trade Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) 9.484 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Trade Balance (USD mn) 2,033.9 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1996 - Oct 2024
Total Exports (USD mn) 35,634.5 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1997 - Oct 2024
Total Exports Growth (%) 10.2 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1998 - Oct 2024
Aluminum: Exports (USD th) 1,160,500.129 2023 yearly 1995 - 2023
Exports: Medicament (USD th) 181,327.032 2022 yearly 1995 - 2022
Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) 57,511.959 2022 yearly 1995 - 2022
Total Imports (USD mn) 33,600.6 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1997 - Oct 2024
Total Imports Growth (%) 13.6 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1998 - Oct 2024
Imports: Medicament (USD th) 2,471,771.739 2022 yearly 1995 - 2022
Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) 1,625,053.469 2022 yearly 1995 - 2022
Total Exports to USA (USD mn) 10,554.851 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1990 - Oct 2024
Total Imports from USA (USD mn) 1,250.741 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1990 - Oct 2024
Total Exports to China (USD mn) 6,096.729 Sep 2024 monthly Jan 2013 - Sep 2024
Total Imports from China (USD mn) 12,728.192 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1991 - Oct 2024
Exports: United States (USD) 4,562,588,364.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Exports: Australia (USD) 293,830,219.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Exports: Canada (USD) 314,331,082.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Exports: China (USD) 2,888,701,593.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Exports: Japan (USD) 1,467,599,017.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Exports: ytd: Aqua Products (USD mn) 8,249.672 Oct 2024 monthly Apr 1998 - Oct 2024
Exports: ytd: Crude Oil (USD mn) 1,532.043 Oct 2024 monthly Dec 1999 - Oct 2024
Exports: ytd: Footwear (USD mn) 18,574.453 Oct 2024 monthly Apr 1998 - Oct 2024
Exports: ytd: Textiles and Garments (USD mn) 30,572.324 Oct 2024 monthly Apr 1998 - Oct 2024
Exports: ytd: Rice (USD mn) 4,861.964 Oct 2024 monthly Dec 1999 - Oct 2024
Imports: Thailand (USD) 1,010,176,779.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Imports: China (USD) 6,536,188,277.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Imports: Singapore (USD) 370,217,737.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Imports: Australia (USD) 388,919,219.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Imports: United States of America (USD) 1,363,320,562.000 Apr 2019 monthly Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Imports: ytd: Steel Products (USD mn) 10,477.325 Oct 2024 monthly Mar 2000 - Oct 2024
Imports: ytd: Machinery and Spare Parts (USD mn) 39,700.884 Oct 2024 monthly Jan 1998 - Oct 2024
Imports: ytd: Garments (USD mn) 12,273.197 Oct 2024 monthly Dec 1999 - Oct 2024
Imports: ytd: Petroleum (USD mn) 6,586.924 Oct 2024 monthly Mar 2000 - Oct 2024
Imports: ytd: Computers, Electronic Product (USD mn) 88,253.417 Oct 2024 monthly Dec 1999 - Oct 2024
Export Value Index (2015=100) 207.281 2021 yearly 1980 - 2021
Import Value Index (2015=100) 200.219 2021 yearly 1980 - 2021
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Direct Investment Abroad (USD mn) 120.0 Jun 2024 quarterly Dec 2005 - Jun 2024
Current Account Balance (USD mn) 4,510.0 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 1996 - Jun 2024
Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) 6.6 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) 4,970.0 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 1996 - Jun 2024
Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) 4.3 2023 yearly 1985 - 2023
Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) -1,614.000 Jun 2024 quarterly Dec 2005 - Jun 2024
Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) -0.3 Mar 2022 quarterly Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) -98.0 Dec 2014 quarterly Mar 2005 - Dec 2014
Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) -83.000 Dec 2014 quarterly Mar 2005 - Dec 2014
External Debt (USD mn) 139,089.8 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
External Debt: % of GDP (%) 32.7 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
External Debt: Short Term (USD mn) 38,154.0 2022 yearly 1981 - 2022
External Debt: Short Term: % of GDP (%) 9.3 2022 yearly 1985 - 2022
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) 8.843 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029
Government Debt: % of GDP (%) 33.500 2023 yearly 2010 - 2023
Monetary Last Frequency Range
Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) 4.5 Dec 2023 quarterly Dec 2011 - Dec 2023
Money Supply M1 (USD mn) 140,458.600 Nov 2023 monthly Dec 2000 - Nov 2023
Money Supply M2 (USD mn) 591,051.206 Nov 2023 monthly Dec 2000 - Nov 2023
M2 Growth (%) 10.2 Nov 2023 monthly Dec 2001 - Nov 2023
Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) 3.0 Oct 2024 monthly Feb 2010 - Oct 2024
Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) 85,801.6 Feb 2023 monthly Jan 1995 - Feb 2023
Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) 3.000 Oct 2024 monthly Feb 2010 - Oct 2024
Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) 2.4 Jul 2024 monthly Mar 1997 - Jul 2024
Gold Reserves (USD mn) 766.890 Jul 2024 monthly Jan 1995 - Jul 2024
Domestic Credit (USD mn) 548,147.2 Nov 2023 monthly Dec 1992 - Nov 2023
Domestic Credit Growth (%) 11.5 Nov 2023 monthly Dec 1993 - Nov 2023
Total Loans (USD mn) 601,117.974 Aug 2024 monthly Apr 2012 - Aug 2024
Total Loans Growth (%) 15.67 Aug 2024 monthly Apr 2013 - Aug 2024
Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) 128.68 Sep 2023 quarterly Dec 2010 - Sep 2023
Foreign Reserves: Total Include Gold (USD mn) 85,455.912 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 1995 - Jun 2024
Foreign Reserves: Foreign Exchange (USD mn) 82,877.750 Jun 2024 quarterly Mar 1995 - Jun 2024
Business and Economic Survey Last Frequency Range
Global Competitiveness Index (Score) 61.543 2019 yearly 2017 - 2019

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