Vietnam Ranks 47th in Quality Infrastructure Index
Vietnam scored 52.8 points and ranked 47th among 170 countries and territories in the 2026 Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index. It was also named among countries with significant improvements in quality infrastructure from 2024 to 2026.
The 2026 Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index, released by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, gave Vietnam a score of 52.8 points, ranking it 47th among 170 countries and territories assessed. The report was released at the 2026 Global Quality Forum, held from November 4 to 6 in Vienna, Austria.
Illustrative image of Vietnam’s quality infrastructure.（VietVance）
The organization also included Vietnam among the countries with significant improvements in quality infrastructure from 2024 to 2026, alongside Colombia, Iran, Nigeria and Uzbekistan. The report gave Vietnam’s score and ranking for this period; the original article did not provide a specific score or ranking for the previous reporting period.
Quality infrastructure encompasses metrology, testing, standards and accreditation. In recent years, Vietnam has developed related institutions, strengthened its metrology and testing capabilities, and expanded international cooperation. These are the quality infrastructure measures mentioned in the original article; the newly released index shows Vietnam’s position among the countries and territories assessed.
Source: VietVance
