Inflation Vietnam 2025
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.9%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.9%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 3 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 5.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.0%.
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (2008)
- 23%
- All-time low (2015)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, the difference is minimal (-0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6% | +0.2 |
| February | 2.9% | -1.1 |
| March | 3.1% | -0.9 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.