This landmark report, developed by the General Statistics Office based on data from the national electronic civil registration system, was made possible with strong support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Vital Strategies under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative. It presents a nationwide overview of birth, death, and marriage registration, as well as key population issues—calling for action to ensure that no one is left behind.
Speaking at the event, Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, said that the statistics are not just numbers—they are numbers that speak. Behind them lie stories of life and people.
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Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, speaking at the event. |
Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the General Statistics Office, emphasised "For the first time, we are able to use complete and up-to-date civil registration data to carry out nationwide statistical analyses of births, deaths, and marriages. This is a very important milestone. The results also highlight persisting disparities among ethnic groups and regions in terms of civil registration.". Going forward, enhancing the timeliness and accuracy of data would be key to ensuring that everyone is reflected in the data system, leaving no one behind, she added.
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Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the General Statistics Office, Ministry of Finance. |
With this report, Vietnam has set a strong example in the region on how civil registration data can be analysed and used to inform data-driven decision-making, said Gurpreet Kaur Rai, Regional Technical Advisor at Vital Strategies.
In the future, the report recommends continued investment in upgrading technology for the national electronic civil registration system, strengthening training for local registration officers, and expanding outreach to vulnerable groups.
Deeper integration with other national databases on population, health, and education is also seen as essential to maximising the benefits of civil registration data.
As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation and prepares for future demographic shifts, its civil registration and vital statistics system will remain a cornerstone of effective governance, human rights protection, and inclusive development.
