Do you know: How many generations are living in Vietnamese household nowadays?

Have you ever wondered how generations live side-by-side in Vietnamese families?  Does the traditional model persist or are new generations more likely to live independently? Our latest market survey provides some answers and looks into the differences across regions!

Family sizes can vary from one to three and even more generations in Vietnam. In key urban cities, nuclear families (2 generations) and extended families (from 3 generations upwards) are the most common types. More than 5 out of 10 of respondents now live in two-generation families, while still 4 out of 10 live in three or more generations beneath the same roof.

In Hanoi, most families (68%) live more independently with parents and kids only, making Hanoi the leader in the prevalence of nuclear families.

In Danang, most families (56%) adopt the same pattern. Nevertheless, extended families are also common there, and Danang tops the chart for having the highest share (44%) of families with 3+ generations among the three cities.

In Ho Chi Minh City, we measure a more balanced mix of both family types. About 48% live in two-generation families, and 42% have more than three generations. Notably, 10% revealed having only one generation. It’s a sign of many people coming from different areas to work and live, shaping the lively cityscape.

Thus, nuclear family with 2 generations is now the most common household size in key urban markets in Vietnam.

Have you enjoyed coming together and sharing good deeds among all generations of your family this recent Tet? Please share the delightful moments you’ve experienced with your family.

Source: Indochina Research Survey – January 2024

Methodology: The market survey is carried out by Indochina Research (Vietnam) Ltd. among a representative sample of n=600 Vietnamese citizens living in Hanoi, HCM City, and Danang urban districts, aged from 18 to 64 years old, from December 2023 to January 2024.

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