Retail sales in Vietnam rose by 11.8% year-on-year in May 2026, following a 12.1% increase in the previous month. Growth remained broadly based across key categories, with retail sales of goods, accounting for 75.9% of total activity, rising 11.3% (vs 12.2% in April). Services-related segments also continued to outperform, with accommodation and food services as well as travel and tourism services both posting strong gains of 15.4%. Other services increased by 10.8% from 9.4% in April. For the first five months of the year, total retail sales expanded by 11.2% compared with the same period a year earlier. source: National Statistics Office of Vietnam

Retail Sales in Vietnam increased 11.80 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Vietnam averaged 16.02 percent from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 76.75 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -33.70 percent in August of 2021. This page provides - Vietnam Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Vietnam Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Retail Sales in Vietnam increased 11.80 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Vietnam is expected to be 12.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Vietnam Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 4.50 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-03 02:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Apr 12.1% 12.1% 10.0%
2026-06-03 02:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
May 11.8% 12.1% 13.0%
2026-07-03 02:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Jun 11.8% 12.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Spending 6201832.00 5605180.00 VND Billion Dec 2024
Gasoline Prices 0.83 0.83 USD/Liter May 2026
Retail Sales YoY 11.80 12.10 percent May 2026


Vietnam Retail Sales YoY
In Vietnam, the year-over-year change in Retail Sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11.80 12.10 76.75 -33.70 2002 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Vietnam Retail Sales Rise 11.8% in May
Retail sales in Vietnam rose by 11.8% year-on-year in May 2026, following a 12.1% increase in the previous month. Growth remained broadly based across key categories, with retail sales of goods, accounting for 75.9% of total activity, rising 11.3% (vs 12.2% in April). Services-related segments also continued to outperform, with accommodation and food services as well as travel and tourism services both posting strong gains of 15.4%. Other services increased by 10.8% from 9.4% in April. For the first five months of the year, total retail sales expanded by 11.2% compared with the same period a year earlier.
2026-06-03
Vietnam Retail Sales Growth Stays at 3-Year Peak
Retail sales in Vietnam rose 12.1% year-on-year in April 2026, matching March’s pace and remaining at the strongest growth since March 2023. Gains were broad-based across all components: retail goods eased slightly (12.2% vs 12.4% in March), accommodation and food services accelerated (14.1% vs 13.9%), tourism-related activities remained solid despite moderating (6.5% vs 11.5%), and other services picked up (9.4% vs 7.6%). For the first four months of the year, retail trade expanded 11.1% compared with the same period in 2025.
2026-05-03
Vietnam Retail Sales Grow the Most in 3 Years
Retail sales in Vietnam rose 12.1% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from 8.5% in the previous month and marking the fastest growth since March 2023. The solid pickup was broad-based, led by retail goods (12.4% vs 8.8% in February) and accommodation and food services (13.9% vs 9.7%), while tourism-related activities remained strong (11.5%, though easing from 13.8%) and other services also improved (7.6% vs 4.4%). For the first three months of the year, retail trade increased 10.9% compared with the same period in 2025.
2026-04-04