Vietnamese eclipse Koreans as second largest foreign group in Japan's census after 59% jump in 5 years

Vietnamese have surpassed Koreans to become the second largest foreign group in Japan's census. This shift marks a significant increase in the Vietnamese population in Japan over the past five years.

According to Japan's census data, Vietnamese residents have overtaken Koreans as the second largest foreign group in the country. This represents a substantial change from 2020, when Koreans outnumbered Vietnamese by more than 51,000 residents. The current figures show Vietnamese leading by over 210,000 residents. This growth reflects a 59% jump in the Vietnamese population in Japan over a five-year period.

Key points
* Vietnamese are now the second largest foreign group in Japan.
* They have surpassed Koreans, who previously held this position.
* The Vietnamese population in Japan increased by 59% in five years.

Nguồn / Source: VnExpress International