Kazakhstan vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 101,598,527 | −79.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 515 | −40.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 5,066 | +190.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 331,338 | +722.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 307 | −97.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 1,209 | 5,500 | −78.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 1.81 | −76.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | 8.82 | −78.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 54 | +7.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 522,000 | −86.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 5.1 | −33.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 0.95 | −22.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kazakhstan is 79.5% lower than Vietnam.
- On gdp (nominal), Kazakhstan is 40.6% lower than Vietnam.
- On gdp per capita, Kazakhstan is 190.0% higher than Vietnam.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI