Ha Noi: population and official figures
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Ha Noi: Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per person in Hanoi was 150.3 million dong at current prices in 2023 (6th highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 102.9 million dong.
- Health in Ha Noi: Life expectancy at birth in Hanoi was 76.6 years in 2024 (joint 3rd highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 74.7 years.
- Education in Ha Noi: 99.4% of people aged 15 and over in Hanoi could read and write in 2024 (joint highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national literacy rate was 96.6%.
- Poverty and living standards in Ha Noi: The poverty rate in Hanoi was 0.1% in 2024 (share of households classed as poor under the national poverty line, preliminary), joint 2nd lowest of 63 provinces and cities; the national rate was 2.3%.
How big is Hanoi in square kilometres?
Hanoi covers 3,359.8 km2 (Viet Nam's 63 provinces and centrally-run cities); its area counts as the whole city within its 2024 boundary, including rural districts. Viet Nam as a whole covers 331,338.3 km2.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the population density of Hanoi?
Hanoi had a population density of 2,595 people per km2 in 2024 (2nd highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 306 people per km2.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the population of Hanoi?
Hanoi had an average population of 8,717.6 thousand in 2024 (preliminary yearbook estimate, whole city), 2nd highest of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities; Viet Nam had 101,343.8 thousand in total.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyHow fast is the population of Hanoi growing?
Hanoi recorded population growth of 1.52% in 2024 (14th highest of 63 provinces and cities); Viet Nam grew by 1.03%.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the sex ratio in Hanoi?
Hanoi had 99.0 men for every 100 women in 2024 (18th lowest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 99.6.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the birth rate in Hanoi?
Hanoi had a crude birth rate of 13.6 per 1,000 people in 2024 (30th highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national rate was 13.5 per 1,000.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the fertility rate in Hanoi?
Hanoi had a total fertility rate of 1.86 children per woman in 2024 (20th lowest of 63 provinces and cities); the national rate was 1.91 children per woman.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyThe UN marks this figure as an estimate of lower reliability.
Who runs Ha Noi?
In Vietnam, cities and towns are run by provinces and centrally run cities: People's Council elected for five years; it elects the People's Committee and its chair. Main level for planning, budgets and services.
How local power works in Vietnam
Cities of a similar size in Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh 9,543,600
- Hai Phong 2,124,500
- Da Nang 1,276,000
- Can Tho 1,271,700
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Viet Nam: Report on Labour Force Survey 2024, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 418e5b802f45…)
- National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office): Statistical Yearbook of Viet Nam 2024, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ab73742e1fea…)
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