Australia vs Vietnam
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Australia ranks higher
Australia scores 84/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Vietnam at 54/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
85
Economic strength
Australia leads
62
88
Political stability
Australia leads
42
86
Business climate
Australia leads
52
82
Financial maturity
Australia leads
52
75
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
1,720
GDP (USD bn)
+1290.0 bn
430
2.0%
GDP growth (%)
-4.5 pp
6.5%
$65,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+60700.0
$4,300
3.5%
Inflation (%)
0.0 pp
3.5%
2.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
-1.7 pp
4.5%
52%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+14.0 pp
38%
26
Population (M)
-74.0M
100
Australia — strong sectors
- Mining & Resources12.0% of GDP92
- Financial Services9.0% of GDP85
- Technology5.0% of GDP78
- Agriculture2.0% of GDP75
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Australia or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Australia a score of 84/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Australia ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Australia a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Australia as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Australia or Vietnam?
Australia is currently growing at 2.0% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.