Vietnam ranks sixth globally in AI readiness, third in public trust

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam ranked sixth out of 40 countries in the Global AI Index released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN), scoring 59.2 out of 100 points.

The country also placed fifth among 11 surveyed Asia-Pacific economies, reflecting its rising profile in the global artificial intelligence landscape.

Vietnam stood out in public perception metrics, ranking third globally in trust in AI with a score of 65.6, and fifth in AI acceptance at 71.6 points. The nation's scores for interest, comfort, and perceived usefulness of AI also surpassed global averages.

Vietnam surpassed many developed nations in terms of interest and positive attitudes toward AI. These results signal growing public confidence in digital technologies and reinforce Vietnam’s position among the world’s top 10 countries in the index.

According to the report, Vietnam’s strong performance is largely driven by its dynamic, tech-savvy urban population, whose enthusiasm and confidence in adopting new technologies continue to fuel the country’s digital transformation.

Survey data collected by Indochina Research Vietnam in four major cities of Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cantho showed that around 60% of respondents had used AI technology at least once; however, only 3% reported using it daily.

Young people aged 18 to 34 accounted for the majority of users, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Among the 18–24 age group, active AI usage was especially high, with 89% of respondents in Hanoi and 87% in Ho Chi Minh City reporting that they had used the technology.

In general, AI usage declined with age, as older generations tended to show less interest in and familiarity with the technology.

As AI becomes more prevalent in daily life, many citizens have begun to voice concerns about its social and personal impact.

In Vietnam, as in other Asia-Pacific countries, data privacy emerged as the top concern, with 52% of respondents expressing unease about how AI collects and uses personal information.

“That’s a pattern we observe globally: the younger the population, the higher the AI usage. Vietnam follows this trend closely, which explains why the country scores so well overall," said Xavier Depouilly, General Manager of Indochina Research Vietnam. 

While AI usage frequency in Vietnam remains lower than in some other regional markets, Depouilly noted that the country’s young and tech-savvy population is eager to adopt emerging technologies to support fast-paced economic growth.

“There are many initiatives in Vietnam that enable the country to leapfrog older technologies and adopt the latest advancements more quickly,” he added.

The Global AI Index by WIN measures public awareness, usage, trust, and concerns around artificial intelligence in 40 countries across five continents: Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania.

Indochina Research conducted the survey in Vietnam with a sample of 900 people across the four major cities between December 2024 and January 2025.