Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Megacity · Population 14.0M
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam with a population of approximately 14,002,598 people as of 2026. This makes it the 8th largest city in the world, accounting for 13.82% of Vietnam's total population of 101.3M. Ho Chi Minh City is classified as a megacity and operates in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone. The average annual temperature is 28.1°C with 2,125 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 6 meters above sea level.
Population
14,002,598
Global Rank
#8
Country Rank
#1
% of Vietnam
13.82%
Avg Temperature
28.1°C
Annual Rainfall
2,125 mm
Elevation
6 m
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Ho Chi Minh City on the Map
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Sep with 416 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Vietnam at a Glance
Country Population
101,343,800
Capital
Hanoi
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Major Cities
141
GDP per Capita
$4,717
Life Expectancy
74.6 years
Urban Population
38.5%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in Vietnam
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Ho Chi Minh City with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gò Vấp | 110,850 | 6 km |
| Quận Mười Một | 332,536 | 7 km |
| Quận Mười | 399,000 | 7 km |
| Quận Ba | 220,375 | 8 km |
| Chợ Lớn | 561,000 | 8 km |
| Bình Thạnh | 552,164 | 8 km |
| Quận Năm | 187,510 | 9 km |
| Quận Sáu | 271,050 | 9 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ho Chi Minh City?
The population of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is approximately 14,002,598 people, making it the 8th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Vietnam.
Is Ho Chi Minh City the capital of Vietnam?
No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh City is the 1st largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C and receives 2,125 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Dec.
What timezone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City is in the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh timezone.