Vietnam Education CPI
Vietnam Education CPI stood at 111.64 in Jul 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO). It is one of the indicators in the CPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | 107.5 | 107.63 | 108.04 | 107.73 | 106.83 | 105.52 | 104.33 | 104.28 | 104.08 | 120.44 | |
| Education1 | 111.64 | 111.37 | 111.36 | 111.33 | 111.24 | 111.13 | 111.03 | 110.97 | 110.97 | 127.15 | |
| Education Services | 112.93 | 112.61 | 112.54 | 112.53 | 112.48 | 112.38 | 112.27 | 112.22 | 112.22 | 128.34 |
Understanding vietnam Education CPI
Education within the CPI aggregates study-related consumer costs, including educational services and learning goods within the representative basket. This group is broader than the educational services index as it may contain books, school supplies, or other educational products, depending on the classification scope. It does not measure school quality, academic results, enrollment numbers, or total spending allocated to education. The distinction between the general group and the services component helps identify fluctuations stemming from tuition fees, training services, or learning goods.
The series often exhibits clear seasonality around the start of the school year and fee adjustment periods, making Month-on-month comparisons useful for identifying price shifts rather than representing a steady growth pace. Year-on-year comparisons place fluctuations in the same position within the school year and are more suitable for assessing trends. Tet and changing academic schedules can shift the timing of purchases or payments between months. The index points do not represent average tuition amounts; they reflect the relative price of the weighted basket. Caution is necessary when the representative list, exemption scope, base period, or classification method is updated.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the education index synonymous with tuition fees?
- No. Tuition falls under services, while the broader education category may include study supplies.
- Why does the index often fluctuate around the start of the school year?
- Service fees and the demand for learning materials tend to change in concentration according to the academic year cycle.
- Does a rising index indicate better educational quality?
- No, this metric reflects consumer prices and does not evaluate quality or academic outcomes.