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Demographics of Vietnam

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Demographic features of the population of Vietnam include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

The majority Viet people (officially designated as Kinh) mostly live in the lowlands and speak Vietnamese, while other ethnic groups also speak a variety of languages; together, these communities contribute to the country's demographic composition. Originated from northern Vietnam, the Viets gradually settled southward, displacing ethnic groups including Chams and Khmer Krom.

Vietnam's population reached over 100 million in 2023, making it the 16th largest country by population in the world. It is predicted that by 2035, Vietnam will become an aged society.