Hanoi Population
Hanoi is the second most populous city in Vietnam. The 2009 national census recorded 6,451,909 residents at a density of about 1,979 people/km². But ongoing migration from rural areas in northern and neighboring provinces has driven its actual population higher, a trend that continues today.
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The divide between urban and rural residents has narrowed. Urban dwellers now make up around 50–51% of the total population, reversing the earlier balance where rural residents formed the majority.
Hanoi Population (Actual & Projected): 2010–2030
| Year | Population | Annual Growth Rate (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,448,837 | – | Official |
| 2015 | 7,336,800 | 2.61% | Official |
| 2020 | 8,053,663 | 1.88% | Official |
| 2023 | 8,563,000 | 2.07% | Official Estimate |
| 2024 | 8,690,008 | 1.48% | Projection |
| 2025 | 8,807,523 | 1.35% | Projection |
| 2026 | 8,957,000 | 1.70% | Projection |
| 2027 | 9,111,000 | 1.72% | Projection |
| 2028 | 9,263,000 | 1.67% | Projection |
| 2029 | 9,415,000 | 1.64% | Projection |
| 2030 | 9,570,000 | 1.65% | Projection |
Population Density
Among Hanoi’s districts, Đống Đa remains the most crowded with a density of approximately 37,980 people/km², followed closely by Cầu Giấy and Hai Bà Trưng. Conversely, Ba Vì remains the most sparsely populated area, with roughly 730 people/km².
Updates:
- As of 2023, Hanoi’s official population was estimated at 8.56 million people.
- In 2024, the population increased to approximately 8.69 million people.
- By 2025, Hanoi's population is estimated to have reached 8,807,523 people.
- Projected population for 2026 is 8.96 million, and 9.13 million by 2027.
- Urban residents now account for more than 60% of the total population, reflecting rapid urbanization trends.
- Average population density has risen to about 2,511 people/km² across the city.
