Vietnam’s national health insurance programme covered 95.2% of the country’s population by the end of 2025, marking the highest coverage level recorded in the country.
According to Vietnam Social Security, the coverage rate surpassed the five-year target established under the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress by 0.16 percentage points. The achievement also fulfilled the objective of Resolution No. 42-NQ/TW, which targeted health insurance coverage of more than 95% by 2030. Vietnam reached this milestone five years ahead of schedule.
The expansion was achieved despite economic challenges, natural disasters, climate-related pressures and difficult socio-economic conditions affecting several regions.
During 2025, approximately 195.5 million medical consultations and treatments were covered under the national health insurance system. Claims submitted for payment reached nearly VNĐ161.63 trillion, equivalent to approximately $6.1 billion. These figures underline the growing importance of the Health Insurance Fund in financing healthcare services and protecting citizens from medical expenses.
Following the expansion in population coverage, Vietnam’s health insurance strategy is expected to focus increasingly on service quality, financial sustainability and the overall effectiveness of the system. Vietnam Social Security indicated that future policies would seek to strengthen healthcare benefits and improve the long-term performance of the national insurance programme.
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