Ninh Bình Population 2026

Ninh Bình has a population of 36,864, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, located in Ninh Binh. It is about 380× smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ninh Bình (capital Hanoi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,864

Rank in Vietnam

#213

Coordinates

20.26°N, 105.98°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Hanoi)

86 km

53 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ninh Binh

City	Population	Rank in Vietnam
Nam Định	448,225	#18
Phủ Lý	136,654	#101

Cities near Ninh Bình

Bỉm Sơn53,754 people · ~24 km away
Nga Sơn47,176 people · ~28 km away
Nam Định448,225 people · ~28 km away
Phủ Lý136,654 people · ~33 km away
Thái Bình53,071 people · ~43 km away
Hưng Yên118,646 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ninh Bình?

Ninh Bình has a population of 36,864 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in Vietnam.

What region is Ninh Bình in?

Ninh Bình is located in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

Is Ninh Bình the capital of Vietnam?

No, the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, about 86 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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