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SingaporevsVietnam

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

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 16.7× the other value.

Surface area

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records 331,338 km², about 455.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Singapore is higher

Singapore records $547.39 billion, about 1.15× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇸🇬 Singapore6,036,860
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686

Vietnam’s population is about 16.7× that of Singapore, a difference of 94,950,826.

Surface area

🇸🇬 Singapore728 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²

Vietnam’s surface area is about 455× that of Singapore, a difference of 330,610 km².

Population density

🇸🇬 Singapore8,292 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²

Singapore’s population density is about 27.2× that of Vietnam, a difference of 7,988 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇸🇬 Singapore$547.39 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024

Singapore’s nominal GDP is 15% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of $71.00 billion.

GDP per capita

🇸🇬 Singapore$90,674 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024

Singapore’s GDP per capita is about 19.2× that of Vietnam, a difference of $85,957.

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

Singapur

Hanoi

Population

6,036,860

100,987,686

Surface area

728 km²

331,338 km²

Population density

8,292 /km²

305 /km²

Nominal GDP

$547.39 billion · 2024

$476.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$90,674 · 2024

$4,717 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Singapore dollar · SGD · $

Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫

Nationality

Singaporean

Vietnamese

Phone code

+65

+84

Internet domain

.sg

.vn

ISO codes

SG / SGP

VN / VNM

Time zone

Asia/Singapore

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Native name

Singapore

Việt Nam

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About Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.

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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 →

Singapore & Vietnam: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Singapore?

The capital of Singapore is Singapur.

What is the population of Singapore?

Singapore has a recorded population of approximately 6,036,860 people.

How big is Singapore?

Singapore covers an area of about 728 km².

What is the population density of Singapore?

Singapore has a population density of roughly 8,292 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Singapore?

Singapore has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $547.39 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?

Singapore has a GDP per capita of approximately $90,674.

What currency is used in Singapore?

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), with the symbol $.

Where is Singapore located?

Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What are people from Singapore called?

People from Singapore are referred to as Singaporean.

What is the phone calling code for Singapore?

The international dialing code for Singapore is +65.

What is the internet domain for Singapore?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore is .sg.

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone.

What is Singapore known for?

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.

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.