​The Latest: From 14th place in 2023, Việt Nam has climbed to 10th out of 100 countries with the world’s least affordable housing markets. 

Based on data from Numbeo—an online platform that collects and publishes data on living costs, quality of life, and other indicators across countries worldwide—Việt Nam currently ranks 10th among more than 100 countries in terms of housing unaffordability, measured by the number of years of income required to purchase a home.