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Economy of Ukraine vs Vietnam compared: GDP & Debt

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Ukraine has a GDP of $214B compared to $515B for Vietnam, ranking 57/197 and 33/197 by economy size, respectively.

Ukraine has $233B in government debt (108.7% of GDP), compared to $156B (30.3% of GDP) in Vietnam.

Ukraine vs Vietnam GDP by year

Ukraine
Vietnam
1x
Year GDP, current $
Ukraine Vietnam
2025 $214,233,312,784 $514,697,215,165
2024 $190,833,835,445 $476,324,572,784
2023 $181,221,517,869 $433,805,036,898
2022 $161,989,520,721 $413,445,230,669
2021 $199,765,859,571 $366,474,752,771
2020 $156,617,722,013 $346,615,738,538
2019 $153,883,047,510 $334,365,270,497
2018 $130,891,088,294 $310,106,478,395
2017 $112,090,505,082 $281,353,605,987
2016 $93,355,869,404 $257,096,001,178
2015 $91,030,967,789 $239,258,328,382
2014 $133,503,871,862 $233,451,469,643
2013 $190,498,811,460 $213,708,811,665
2012 $182,591,753,828 $195,590,661,129
2011 $169,333,835,202 $172,595,049,184
2010 $141,209,170,427 $147,201,173,197
2009 $121,552,153,444 $106,014,659,565
2008 $188,110,390,660 $99,130,304,099
2007 $148,733,861,386 $77,414,425,532
2006 $111,884,752,475 $66,371,664,817
2005 $89,238,865,119 $57,633,255,738
2004 $67,220,154,164 $45,427,854,693
2003 $52,010,355,753 $39,552,513,232
2002 $43,956,163,612 $35,064,105,501
2001 $39,309,580,983 $32,685,198,809
2000 $32,375,083,935 $31,172,518,403
1999 $31,580,639,554 $28,683,659,007
1998 $41,882,523,345 $27,209,602,050
1997 $50,151,531,592 $26,843,700,442
1996 $44,558,831,005 $24,657,470,575
1995 $48,213,856,469 $20,736,164,459
1994 $52,549,580,265 $16,286,433,533
1993 $65,648,559,903 $13,180,953,598
1992 $73,945,908,384 $9,866,990,236
1991 $77,350,733,982 $9,613,369,520
1990 $81,393,558,423 $6,471,740,806
1989 $82,709,161,099 $6,293,304,975
1988 $74,703,517,903 $25,423,812,649
1987 $64,087,694,038 $36,658,108,850
1986 - $26,336,616,250
1985 - $14,094,687,821

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Ukraine vs Vietnam by year

Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Vietnam
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Ukraine Vietnam
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $5,496 - $5,066 -
2024 $5,040 $18,549 $4,717 $16,386
2023 $4,803 $17,665 $4,323 $15,034
2022 $3,946 $14,770 $4,148 $13,905
2021 $4,510 $17,846 $3,704 $12,049
2020 $3,505 $15,541 $3,534 $11,609
2019 $3,423 $14,217 $3,441 $11,029
2018 $2,895 $12,555 $3,222 $10,010
2017 $2,467 $11,536 $2,956 $9,170
2016 $2,047 $10,865 $2,735 $8,375
2015 $1,988 $9,922 $2,578 $7,672
2014 $2,904 $10,494 $2,546 $7,297
2013 $4,130 $10,904 $2,360 $6,758
2012 $3,951 $9,552 $2,185 $6,377
2011 $3,657 $9,127 $1,951 $5,786
2010 $3,040 $8,453 $1,683 $5,389
2009 $2,607 $7,995 $1,226 $5,061
2008 $4,018 $9,324 $1,164 $4,844
2007 $3,160 $8,900 $926 $4,581
2006 $2,366 $7,971 $808 $4,237
2005 $1,875 $7,142 $711 $3,894
2004 $1,401 $6,663 $565 $3,543
2003 $1,076 $5,764 $497 $3,240
2002 $903 $5,123 $445 $3,002
2001 $800 $4,747 $419 $2,809
2000 $653 $4,228 $404 $2,614
1999 $632 $3,871 $376 $2,421
1998 $831 $3,794 $361 $2,308
1997 $987 $3,794 $362 $2,189
1996 $870 $3,812 $337 $2,019
1995 $933 $4,124 $287.8 $1,841
1994 $1,009 $4,565 $229.9 $1,674
1993 $1,254 $5,766 $189.4 $1,534
1992 $1,413 $6,568 $144.5 $1,413
1991 $1,483 $7,148 $143.7 $1,298
1990 $1,564 $7,591 $98.8 $1,210
1989 $1,593 - $98.1 -
1988 $1,444 - $405 -
1987 $1,244 - $595 -
1986 - - $436 -
1985 - - $238.6 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Ukraine's GDP per capita is $5,496, ranking 118/197, compared to $5,066 in Vietnam, ranking 122/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,549, while Vietnam ranks 108th at $16,386.

Economic indicators

Ukraine Vietnam
Gross domestic product
$214B
2025
$515B
2025
GDP rank
57/197
2025
33/197
2025
GDP growth
1.82%
2024-2025
8.02%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$5,496
2025
$5,066
2025
GDP per capita rank
118/197
2025
122/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$18,549
2024
$16,386
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
101/197
2024
108/197
2024
Government debt
$233B
2025
$156B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
108.7%
2025
30.3%
2025
Government debt per person
$5,977
2025
$1,537
2025
Government debt per person rank
76/185
2025
130/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$5,580
2026
$5,133
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$4.42B
2018
$316B
2025
Number of billionaires
7
2026
5
2026
Income share by richest 10%
21.7%
2020
28.1%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
4.3%
2020
2.6%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
74.5%
2025
22.1%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
12.7%
2024-2025
3.3%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
15.5%
2025
4.5%
2023
Unemployment rate
9.83%
2021
1.53%
2024
Population
40408451
102486146

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Ukraine
Spending

Debt
Vietnam
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Ukraine Vietnam
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 74.5% 108.7% 22.1% 30.3%
2024 71.2% 89.7% 19.1% 31.2%
2023 73.4% 81.2% 18.8% 34.3%
2022 65.4% 77.7% 18.2% 34.9%
2021 40.5% 48.9% 20.1% 39.2%
2020 45.6% 60.5% 21.3% 41.3%
2019 41.5% 50.5% 19.8% 41%
2018 41.9% 60.4% 20.5% 43.8%
2017 41.7% 71.6% 21.5% 46.6%
2016 40.8% 79.5% 22.2% 47.9%
2015 43% 79.3% 24.2% 46.1%
2014 44.8% 70.3% 22.8% 43.6%
2013 46.3% 39% 24.5% 41.4%
2012 47.1% 36.1% 23.5% 38.3%
2011 44% 35.5% 21.2% 36.2%
2010 47.3% 39.1% 23.7% 37.3%
2009 46.8% 34.1% 25% 36.2%
2008 45.4% 19.7% 21.4% 31%
2007 42.1% 11.8% 22.3% 32.2%
2006 42.9% 14.3% 20.5% 30.2%
2005 42.6% 17.1% 20.6% 28.7%
2004 40.1% 23.9% 19.4% 29.4%
2003 37.5% 28.3% 22.2% 29.8%
2002 36.5% 32.3% 19.7% 27.7%
2001 35.3% 35.3% 19.2% 25.4%
2000 35.4% 43.7% 17.8% 24.8%
1999 26.7% 61% 16.7% -
1998 38.4% 48.1% 16% -
1997 42.2% 29.9% - -
1996 38.2% 24.4% - -
1995 42.7% 30.2% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Ukraine's government spending was $160B, accounting for 74.5% of its GDP, while Vietnam spent $114B, or 22.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 108.7% in Ukraine and 30.3% in Vietnam, ranking 16/185 and 153/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Ukraine

Vietnam
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Ukraine Vietnam
2025 -23.3% -2.2%
2024 -17.2% -1.54%
2023 -19.3% -1.72%
2022 -15.6% 0.67%
2021 -3.97% -1.43%
2020 -5.92% -2.86%
2019 -2.08% -0.4%
2018 -2.12% -1.02%
2017 -2.36% -1.96%
2016 -2.46% -3.16%
2015 -1.16% -4.98%
2014 -4.46% -5.02%
2013 -4.6% -5.96%
2012 -4.15% -5.46%
2011 -2.66% -0.9%
2010 -5.56% -2.25%
2009 -6.04% -4.82%
2008 -3.02% -0.45%
2007 -1.89% -1.74%
2006 -1.31% 0.2%
2005 -2.19% -0.95%
2004 -4.25% -0.15%
2003 -0.86% -2.56%
2002 -1.77% -1.85%
2001 -2.92% -2.19%
2000 -3.18% -1.61%
1999 5.12% -1.25%
1998 -2.78% -0.1%
1997 -5.56% -
1996 -3.2% -
1995 -4.88% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Ukraine's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $50B, equivalent to 23.3% of GDP. This compares to Vietnam's deficit of $11.3B, or 2.2% of GDP.

Over the past 28 years, Ukraine recorded a fiscal deficit in 27 of those years, while Vietnam ran a deficit in 26 years. On average, Ukraine posted an annual deficit equal to 5.07% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.06% of GDP for Vietnam.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Ukraine

Vietnam
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Ukraine Vietnam
2025 12.7% 3.3%
2024 6.5% 3.6%
2023 12.9% 3.3%
2022 20.2% 3.2%
2021 9.4% 1.8%
2020 2.7% 3.2%
2019 7.9% 2.8%
2018 10.9% 3.5%
2017 14.4% 3.5%
2016 13.9% 2.7%
2015 48.7% 0.6%
2014 12.1% 4.1%
2013 -0.3% 6.6%
2012 0.6% 9.1%
2011 8% 18.7%
2010 9.4% 10.5%
2009 15.9% 6.7%
2008 25.2% 23.1%
2007 12.8% 8.3%
2006 9.1% 7.5%
2005 13.5% 8.4%
2004 9% 7.9%
2003 5.2% 3.3%
2002 0.8% 4.1%
2001 12% -0.3%
2000 28.2% -1.8%
1999 22.7% 4.1%
1998 10.6% 7.2%
1997 15.9% 3.1%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Ukraine has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 12.8%, compared with 5.59% in Vietnam. In 2025, inflation was 12.7% in Ukraine and 3.3% in Vietnam.

Top exports between countries

Ukraine
Export category Export value
Raw agricultural goods $246M
Raw materials & minerals $60.7M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $5.4M
Wood & paper products $4.6M
Chemicals & pharma $2.74M
Machinery & equipment $2.11M
Animal & marine products $1.74M
Textiles & consumer goods $332K
Metals $302K
Precious metals & jewellery $27K
Vietnam
Export category Export value
Textiles & consumer goods $31.8M
Raw agricultural goods $11.4M
Raw materials & minerals $10.1M
Animal & marine products $6.28M
Metals $2.77M
Chemicals & pharma $2.66M
Machinery & equipment $2.52M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $1.88M
Miscellaneous $173K
Wood & paper products $97K

Balance of trade

Ukraine Vietnam
Current account balance
-$15.2B
2024
$30.2B
2024
Current account balance ranking
180/190
2024
18/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-7.96%
2024
+6.33%
2024
Goods imports
$72.3B
2024
$363B
2024
Goods exports
$39.3B
2024
$407B
2024
Service imports
$23.1B
2024
$35.6B
2024
Service exports
$17.3B
2024
$25B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
51.8%
2025
92.1%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
25.3%
2025
98.2%
2025

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Ukraine Vietnam
Economic freedom 54.1 64.4
Economic freedom ranking 135/197 73/197
Property rights 21.6 47.3
Government integrity 35 39.2
Judicial effectiveness 28.2 31.3
Tax burden 83.7 80.9
Government spending 0 89.5
Fiscal health 3.9 96.9
Business freedom 57.4 70
Labor freedom 46.9 54.7
Monetary freedom 65.7 73.2
Trade freedom 73 79.8
Investment freedom 35 60
Financial freedom 30 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Ukraine
Vietnam
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Ukraine Vietnam
2026 - 64.4
2025 - 65.2
2024 - 62.8
2023 - 61.8
2022 54.1 60.6
2021 56.2 61.7
2020 54.9 58.8
2019 52.3 55.3
2018 51.9 53.1
2017 48.1 52.4
2016 46.8 54
2015 46.9 51.7
2014 49.3 50.8
2013 46.3 51
2012 46.1 51.3
2011 45.8 51.6
2010 46.4 49.8
2009 48.8 51
2008 51 50.4
2007 51.5 49.8
2006 54.4 50.5
2005 55.8 48.1
2004 53.7 46.1
2003 51.1 46.2
2002 48.2 45.6
2001 48.5 44.3
2000 47.8 43.7
1999 43.7 42.7
1998 40.4 40.4
1997 43.5 38.6
1996 40.6 40.2
1995 39.9 41.7

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Ukraine is 54.1, ranking 135/197, compared to 64.4 for Vietnam, ranking 73/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Ukraine Vietnam
Services, % of GDP
61%
2025
42.7%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
17.9%
2025
37.6%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
7.57%
2025
11.6%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$201B
2025
$505B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$18,750
2025
$17,580
2025
Total reserves including gold
$57.3B
2025
$85.6B
2025
Total reserves ranking
43/177
2025
33/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$3.71B
2024
-$19.6B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$4.02B
2024
$20.2B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$305M
2024
$600M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
5.4%
2024
7.29%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
23.2%
2020
4.2%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
20.8%
2025
30.8%
2025

GDP per capita map

1x

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  5. TradeMap (2022–2024, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.