Extract A
Figure 1: Real GDP (US$ bn), selected Southeast Asian nations, 2016–2019
| Country | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 932.4 | 979.7 | 1021.0 | 1067.4 |
| Malaysia | 301.3 | 315.6 | 329.1 | 344.3 |
| Philippines | 311.4 | 331.2 | 346.8 | 363.5 |
| Thailand | 413.4 | 429.5 | 445.8 | 454.7 |
| Vietnam | 218.0 | 233.0 | 249.5 | 267.0 |
Source: World Bank
Figure 2: Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows (US$ bn), selected Southeast Asian nations, 2016–2019
| Country | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4.5 | 20.6 | 18.9 | 24.3 |
| Malaysia | 11.3 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Philippines | 8.3 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 8.7 |
| Thailand | 3.1 | 8.3 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Vietnam | 12.6 | 14.1 | 15.5 | 16.1 |
Source: World Bank
Using the data in Extract A (Figure 1), if 2016 is the base year, calculate the index of Vietnam's real GDP in 2019.
Give your answer to one decimal place.
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