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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records 100,987,686, about 218.2× the other value.

Surface area

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records 331,338 km², about 57.4× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records $476.39 billion, about 31.1× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇳 Brunei462,721
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686

Vietnam’s population is about 218× that of Brunei, a difference of 100,524,965.

Surface area

🇧🇳 Brunei5,770 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²

Vietnam’s surface area is about 57.4× that of Brunei, a difference of 325,568 km².

Population density

🇧🇳 Brunei80.2 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²

Vietnam’s population density is 280% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 225 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇳 Brunei$15.34 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024

Vietnam’s nominal GDP is about 31.1× that of Brunei, a difference of $461.05 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇳 Brunei$33,153 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024

Brunei’s GDP per capita is 603% higher than that of Vietnam, a difference of $28,436.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Hanoi

Population

462,721

100,987,686

Surface area

5,770 km²

331,338 km²

Population density

80.2 /km²

305 /km²

Nominal GDP

$15.34 billion · 2024

$476.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$33,153 · 2024

$4,717 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Brunei dollar · BND · B$

Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫

Nationality

Bruneian

Vietnamese

Phone code

+673

+84

Internet domain

.bn

.vn

ISO codes

BN / BRN

VN / VNM

Time zone

Asia/Brunei

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Native name

Negara Brunei Darussalam

Việt Nam

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About Brunei

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

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About Vietnam

Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.

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Brunei & Vietnam: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the population of Brunei?

Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.

How big is Brunei?

Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².

What is the population density of Brunei?

Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brunei?

Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?

Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.

Where is Brunei located?

Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Brunei?

The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.

What are people from Brunei called?

People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.

What is the phone calling code for Brunei?

The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.

What is the internet domain for Brunei?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.

What time zone is Brunei in?

Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.

What is Brunei known for?

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

What is the capital of Vietnam?

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

What is the population of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.

How big is Vietnam?

Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².

What is the population density of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.

Where is Vietnam located?

Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Vietnam?

The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.

What are people from Vietnam called?

People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.

What is the phone calling code for Vietnam?

The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.

What is the internet domain for Vietnam?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.

What time zone is Vietnam in?

Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.

What is Vietnam known for?

Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.