Canada 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: Canada ranks higher
Canada scores 83/100 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
82
Economic strength
Canada leads
62
90
Political stability
Canada leads
42
85
Business climate
Canada leads
52
80
Financial maturity
Canada leads
52
72
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
2,140
GDP (USD bn)
+1710.0 bn
430
1.5%
GDP growth (%)
-5.0 pp
6.5%
$54,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+49700.0
$4,300
2.8%
Inflation (%)
-0.7 pp
3.5%
2.2%
FDI (% of GDP)
-2.3 pp
4.5%
106%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+68.0 pp
38%
40
Population (M)
-60.0M
100
Canada — strong sectors
- Energy8.0% of GDP88
- Mining5.0% of GDP82
- Financial Services7.0% of GDP80
- Technology6.0% of GDP78
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: Canada or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Canada a score of 83/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Canada ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Canada a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Canada 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: Canada or Vietnam?
Canada is currently growing at 1.5% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.