Vietnam Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Vietnam's inflation rate was 3.31% in December 2025, down from 3.62% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.62%.
Vietnam's inflation rate stands at 3.31% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the inflation rate has moved within a band of -1.71% to 23.12%. The most recent figure of 3.31% is down from 3.62% a year earlier, and is 0.31% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Vietnam ranks #95 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 3.62% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 3.62%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.31% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.62% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.25% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.16% |
| Dec 2021 | 1.83% |
| Dec 2020 | 3.22% |
| Dec 2019 | 2.80% |
| Dec 2018 | 3.54% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Vietnam Right Now (2026)?
Vietnam's inflation rate was 3.31% in December 2025, down from 3.62% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.62%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Vietnam?
It fell in the latest reading — 3.31% in December 2025 versus 3.62% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).