Workshop to announce the National Report on Civil Registration and Statistics for the period 2021-2024.
The report was developed by the General Statistics Office based on the national electronic civil status database, with effective support from the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization. This is an important milestone for Vietnam in its journey to build a comprehensive, transparent, and people-centered data system.
Positive changes in household registration
The report shows that Vietnam has made significant progress in the area of birth and death registration. The rate of timely birth registration (within 60 days of birth) has increased steadily over the years, reaching 84.9% in 2024. Timely death registration (within 15 days of death) has also reached 69.3%. These figures reflect efforts to improve the timeliness and coverage of the civil registration system nationwide.
However, the report also shows clear disparities between regions and ethnic groups. In some ethnic minorities, the rate of late birth and death registration remains very high, reaching nearly 80%. A number of other notable indicators show that population trends are changing rapidly. The total fertility rate has now fallen below the replacement level (2.1 children per woman), raising concerns about the risk of population aging in the near future.
In particular, the gender imbalance at birth continues to persist, with a ratio of 104–106 boys/100 girls, still higher than the natural biological level. In some localities such as Bac Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Hung Yen, Hanoi , and Bac Giang, this ratio far exceeds the alarm threshold.
In addition, the average age of women giving birth is increasing, there is a big difference in the average age of mothers giving birth by the mother's ethnicity. Chinese and Kinh women have the highest average age of giving birth, 29.9 years and 29.4 years, respectively, 6 to 7 years higher than women of many other ethnic groups such as La Ha (23.2 years), Co Lao (23.3 years), La Hu (23.7 years), Hre (23.8 years), Xinh Mun (23.9 years).
Delegates attending the workshop announced.
Data is the foundation of modern management
Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Deputy Director of the General Statistics Office Do Thi Ngoc emphasized: "For the first time, Vietnam can use a complete and updated civil status database to analyze birth, death, and marriage indicators nationwide. This is not only a step forward in statistical techniques, but also a foundation to ensure the right to be present in the national governance system of all citizens."
The report affirms that the Government’s investments in digital transformation of the civil registration system are bringing about clear results. Integrating the electronic civil registration system with national databases on population, health,education , etc. will help increase connectivity, reduce duplication and ensure the accuracy of population data.
To continue to be effective, the Report recommends continuing to upgrade the technology of the national electronic civil registration system, while enhancing training for grassroots officials who play a frontline role in registration work. An important direction is to increase access to civil registration services for disadvantaged groups, especially in remote areas and among ethnic minorities.
Director of the General Statistics Office Nguyen Thi Huong affirmed: "The gap in household registration between regions and ethnic groups is a reality that needs to be overcome. However, we are also optimistic that with proper investment in digital infrastructure, together with the participation of local authorities and the political system, the goal of 'leaving no one behind' in the population data system is completely feasible."
Ngo Thanh Huyen
Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/lan-dau-tien-cong-bo-bao-cao-quoc-gia-ve-ho-tich-102250425142158834.htm
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