Vietnam’s population stood at around 85.78 million in 2009. The average population density is about 254 people per sq. km.

Of the 54 ethnic groups, those of Kinh (Vietnamese) descent account for 88% of the total population. The adult literacy rate is 90.3% (% ages ≥ 15). Approximately 57% of the population is employed in agriculture and nearly half is under the age of 25.

Vietnamese is the most popular and national language. English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and German are popular foreign languages in Vietnam.