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MyanmarvsVietnam

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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 1.85× the other value.

Surface area

Myanmar is higher

Myanmar records 676,590 km², about 2.04× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records $476.39 billion, about 6.43× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇲🇲 Myanmar54,500,091
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686

Vietnam’s population is 85% larger than that of Myanmar, a difference of 46,487,595.

Surface area

🇲🇲 Myanmar676,590 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²

Myanmar’s surface area is 104% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of 345,252 km².

Population density

🇲🇲 Myanmar80.6 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²

Vietnam’s population density is 278% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of 224 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇲🇲 Myanmar$74.07 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024

Vietnam’s nominal GDP is 543% larger than that of Myanmar, a difference of $402.32 billion.

GDP per capita

🇲🇲 Myanmar$1,359 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024

Vietnam’s GDP per capita is 247% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of $3,358.

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

Nay Pyi Taw

Hanoi

Population

54,500,091

100,987,686

Surface area

676,590 km²

331,338 km²

Population density

80.6 /km²

305 /km²

Nominal GDP

$74.07 billion · 2024

$476.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,359 · 2024

$4,717 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Burmese kyat · MMK · K

Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫

Nationality

Burmese

Vietnamese

Phone code

+95

+84

Internet domain

.mm

.vn

ISO codes

MM / MMR

VN / VNM

Time zone

Asia/Yangon

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Native name

မြန်မာ

Việt Nam

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About Myanmar

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.

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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.

Full Vietnam profile →

Myanmar & Vietnam: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Myanmar?

The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.

What is the population of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a recorded population of approximately 54,500,091 people.

How big is Myanmar?

Myanmar covers an area of about 676,590 km².

What is the population density of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a population density of roughly 80.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.07 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,359.

What currency is used in Myanmar?

Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), with the symbol K.

Where is Myanmar located?

Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Myanmar?

The native name of Myanmar is မြန်မာ.

What are people from Myanmar called?

People from Myanmar are referred to as Burmese.

What is the phone calling code for Myanmar?

The international dialing code for Myanmar is +95.

What is the internet domain for Myanmar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar is .mm.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

Myanmar uses the Asia/Yangon time zone.

What is Myanmar known for?

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.

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.