In December 2024, There Were Several Notable Events Concerning Religious Freedom in Việt Nam:​

• The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) continued to express concerns about Việt Nam’s religious freedom.​
• Two independent Protestant followers were shot with rubber bullets.​
• The publication of a book about Thích Minh Tuệ was banned.

Latest Religious Statistics in Việt Nam

According to the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, as of December 2024, Việt Nam recognized 40 organizations belonging to 16 religions, with more than 28 million followers (accounting for over 28% of the population). 

However, the same Committee for Religious Affairs stated in the White Paper on Religion and Religious Policy in Việt Nam that as of early 2023, Việt Nam had recognized only 36 religious organizations under 16 religions, with 26.5 million followers.