Vietnam healthcare spending projected to reach $34.1 billion by 2028

Vietnam’s healthcare spending is forecast to reach US$34.1 billion by 2028, following an average annual growth rate of 7–8%. Spending rose from US$17.4 billion in 2019 to an estimated US$27.5 billion in 2025.

National policy is shifting from treatment-centered care toward proactive prevention and continuous health management. Key directives include a mandate for citizens to receive free periodic health screenings at least once a year and the implementation of personal electronic health records by the end of 2026.

To support these goals, the National Assembly has approved the National Target Programme on healthcare, population, and development for 2026–2035. This program includes approximately US$3.4 billion in funding for the 2026–2030 period. Despite this growth, the country continues to rely heavily on imports for medical equipment, finished medicines, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.