In April 1888 it was renamed "Phương Lâm province" by the French colonial authorities.

On December 17, 2019, Kỳ Sơn District was annexed by the city of Hòa Bình.

According to the General Statistics Office of the Government of Vietnam, the population of Hòa Bình province as of 2019 was 854,131 with a density of 186 people per km2 over a total land area of 4,590.57 km2 (1,772.43 sq mi).

Turning difficulties into advantages, Bich Tru people have developed Promote aquaculture and fishing, while focusing on protecting natural landscapes and preserving traditional culture to develop tourism and relaxation.

There are five ethnic groups of Muong, Thai, Mong, Tay and Dao living in this province.

It is famous for its traditional ethnic minority groups, rice terraces and green mountainous landscapes.

It is 140-150km from Hanoi capital to this place[12] Thung Nai is a mountainous commune under Cao Phong district considered as the 'Ha Long Bay on land'.

Tourists can experience a natural mineral water with a constant temperature at 36 degree Celsius, used for drinking, bathing and good for health [14] Hoà Bình Dam, based at Da river at its time of construction in 1979 was known as the biggest hydropower plant in Southeast Asia.