Vietnam welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up 14.4% from the same period last year and equivalent to 63.6% of the country’s full-year target, according to the National Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance).
In August alone, the country received nearly 2 million international arrivals, representing an 18.4% year-on-year increase.
Asia remained Vietnam’s largest source market, accounting for approximately 11.8 million visitors, or nearly 74% of the total international arrivals during the eight-month period. Europe recorded the most notable growth among regions, with around 2.68 million visitors.
Among Vietnam’s 10 largest source markets, China ranked first with 3.54 million visitors, accounting for about 22.3% of the total. The Republic of Korea followed with approximately 2.76 million, or 17.3%.
Together, the two markets contributed more than 6.3 million visitors, equivalent to nearly 40% of Vietnam’s total international arrivals in the first eight months.
Russia ranked third, with more than 1 million visitors, representing an estimated 165.7% increase from the same period in 2025.
The results for the first eight months indicate that Vietnam’s international tourism sector is maintaining strong growth in both visitor numbers and market diversity. With nearly 16 million international arrivals already recorded and the peak travel season approaching at the end of the year, the sector is well positioned to build further momentum and move closer to its target of 25 million international visitors in 2026.
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