Hanoi: Vietnam's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose an average of 3.31% in 2025, meeting the target set by the National Assembly, Director General of the Finance Ministry's National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyen Thi Huong told a press conference in Hanoi on January 5. The NSO reported that December's CPI climbed 0.19% from November and 3.48% from a year earlier. Fourth-quarter average CPI went up 3.44% year-on-year.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the results reflect the government's efforts to maintain economic stability and control inflation. The 2025 CPI increase aligns with the National Assembly's target range, indicating effective fiscal and monetary policies throughout the year. The figures released by the NSO also highlight the steady economic conditions in Vietnam despite various global economic challenges.

The December CPI figures show a slight increase of 0.19% compared to November, illustrating a consistent upward trend towards the end of the year. The year-on-year growth of 3.48% in December suggests moderate inflationary pressure, which has been managed within the expected limits set by policymakers. The fourth-quarter average CPI increase of 3.44% from the previous year further underscores the stable economic environment in Vietnam during this period.

The NSO's data is crucial for future policy decisions as it provides insights into the country's economic health and informs the government's approach to managing inflation. The achievement of the CPI target demonstrates the effectiveness of the measures taken by the authorities to sustain economic growth while keeping inflation in check.