Germany 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: Germany ranks higher
Germany scores 85/100 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
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Economic strength
Germany leads
62
90
Political stability
Germany leads
42
88
Business climate
Germany leads
52
86
Financial maturity
Germany leads
52
62
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
4,460
GDP (USD bn)
+4030.0 bn
430
0.3%
GDP growth (%)
-6.2 pp
6.5%
$52,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+47700.0
$4,300
2.9%
Inflation (%)
-0.6 pp
3.5%
1.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
-2.7 pp
4.5%
65%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+27.0 pp
38%
84
Population (M)
-16.0M
100
Germany — strong sectors
- Manufacturing20.0% of GDP90
- Automotive6.0% of GDP82
- Technology7.0% of GDP80
- Energy4.0% of GDP72
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: Germany or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Germany a score of 85/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Germany ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Germany a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Germany 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: Germany or Vietnam?
Germany is currently growing at 0.3% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.