Internet in Vietnam

The Internet in Vietnam is growing rapidly and plays a pivotal role in the country’s broader digital transformation strategy. With high smartphone penetration and mobile-first internet usage, Vietnam is embracing digital technologies not just for daily use but also to drive government reform, economic modernization, and social development. Using the internet has become a daily habit among many Vietnamese people, with multiple purposes including work, study, entertainment, and more.

Between 2001 and 2005, the number of Internet users increased from 800,000 to 3 million. By 2007, Vietnam reported Internet penetration levels of 11.5%, rising to 22.4 percent in 2008 and 45.2% in 2010. By 2013, Vietnam officials reported Internet penetration levels of 75.2%, which is about 68 million users with Wifi signals that can be found anywhere in every commercial and residential area. As of January 2021, out of its population of over 96 million people, the number of internet users reached approximately 69 million.

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