Egypt vs Vietnam: population comparison
Current population of Egypt
120,399,478
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,411
- Deaths today
- 371
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,050
Current population of Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Egypt has a population of 118,365,995 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Egypt is currently larger by 16,767,468 people — about 1.2 times Vietnam's population. They rank 13 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Egypt grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
The lead has changed hands: Egypt overtook Vietnam in 2005, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Egypt is the younger society (median age 24.5 vs 33.4); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 115.
Egypt vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Egypt | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,365,995 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +1,827,737 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 115 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 995,450 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 24.5 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.74 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 43% | 39% |
| World share | 1.44% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 161,630,192 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Egypt · Vietnam
Egypt vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Egypt bigger than Vietnam by population?
Egypt currently has the larger population: 118,365,995 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 16.77 million people.
When did Egypt overtake Vietnam in population?
Egypt passed Vietnam in 2005, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Egypt or Vietnam?
Egypt currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Egypt and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Egypt at 161,630,192 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.