Japan 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: Japan ranks higher
Japan scores 82/100 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
80
Economic strength
Japan leads
62
88
Political stability
Japan leads
42
85
Business climate
Japan leads
52
72
Financial maturity
Japan leads
52
55
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
4,230
GDP (USD bn)
+3800.0 bn
430
1.0%
GDP growth (%)
-5.5 pp
6.5%
$34,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+29700.0
$4,300
2.7%
Inflation (%)
-0.8 pp
3.5%
0.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
-3.7 pp
4.5%
255%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+217.0 pp
38%
124
Population (M)
+24.0M
100
Japan — strong sectors
- Technology8.0% of GDP88
- Automotive5.0% of GDP85
- Manufacturing20.0% of GDP82
- Financial Services6.0% 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: Japan or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Japan a score of 82/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Japan ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Japan a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Japan 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: Japan or Vietnam?
Japan is currently growing at 1.0% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.