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Ho Chi Minh City Population 2026

Ho Chi Minh City has a population of 14,002,598, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Roughly 14% of Vietnam's population lives here.

HanoiHo Chi Minh City
Location of Ho Chi Minh City (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
14,002,598
Rank in Vietnam
#1
Coordinates
10.82°N, 106.63°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance to capital (Hanoi)
1,137 km
706 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

CityPopulationRank in Vietnam
Thuận An588,616#10
Thủ Đức524,670#12
Vũng Tàu464,860#14
Dĩ An463,023#15
Quận Mười399,000#22
Thủ Dầu Một373,105#23
Bến Cát364,578#25
Quận Mười Một332,536#28

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FAQ

What is the population of Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City has a population of 14,002,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Vietnam.
What region is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City is located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam.
Is Ho Chi Minh City the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 1,137 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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