The rate of timely birth registration reached nearly 85%.

The National Report on Civil Registration and Statistics has been released. Photo: Thuy Hien

The report is based on birth, death, and marriage registration data to analyze key statistical indicators related to birth rates, death rates, and marital status.

The report objectively reflects the current state of the civil registration and statistics system over the past period, highlighting both progress and existing shortcomings and challenges.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thanh Mai, Deputy Head of the Population and Labor Statistics Department (Vietnam General Statistics Office), Vietnam has made significant progress in birth registration; the rate of timely birth registration (within 60 days of birth) has steadily increased each year and reached 84.9% in 2024. However, late birth registration remains common among some ethnic minority groups, reaching up to 56%.

Similar to birth registration, the number of timely death registrations (within 15 days of death) accounted for 69.3% in 2024; however, late death registration remains common in ethnic minority areas, reaching nearly 80% in some places.

Notably, the total fertility rate is declining and remains below the replacement level. Meanwhile, the gender imbalance at birth persists for many years, far exceeding the balance level, with a ratio of 104–106 boys per 100 girls.

This situation is common in the northern region, particularly in Bac Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi , Hung Yen, and Bac Giang…

According to the General Statistics Office, for the first time, civil registration data has been updated and completed nationwide. In the future, the General Statistics Office will improve the accuracy of the data, ensuring that all key factors are reflected in the data system.

The report, compiled by the General Statistics Office based on the national electronic civil registry database, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Global Public Health Organization, calls for action to ensure that no one is left behind.

According to Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, when collected accurately, data helps us understand which policies are working effectively, who is being overlooked, and what needs to be done to build a more inclusive data system for everyone. UNFPA will continue its efforts to ensure that everyone is counted and every life matters.

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