Vietnam targets life expectancy over 80 by 2045

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has outlined a strategic plan to improve population quality and health outcomes through 2045. Key objectives include increasing average life expectancy to over 80 years and ensuring a minimum of 71 healthy years of life by the end of the period.

The plan sets specific milestones for various indicators. For the 2026–2030 period, the ministry aims for an average life expectancy of 75.5 years and a minimum of 68 healthy years. By 2035, life expectancy is targeted at 76.5 years. Population size is projected to grow from approximately 105.4 million in 2030 to 112.9 million by 2045.

Regarding healthcare access, the ministry intends to expand health insurance coverage to over 97% of the population by 2030, reaching and maintaining a rate above 99% from 2031 onwards. Additionally, the plan targets a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.8 or higher, aiming for the high development group by 2045.