Vietnam Faces Growing Gender Imbalance at Birth, Potentially 1.5 Million Surplus Males by 2034
Vietnam is experiencing a severe gender imbalance at birth, with a ratio of 111.4 boys per 100 girls in 2024. If unaddressed, this trend could lead to a surplus of approximately 1.5 million marriageable-age men by 2034, raising significant social concerns.
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