South Korea vs Vietnam: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency)
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) over time
- South Korea
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 4.96 million against 2.06 million in South Korea, a difference of 2.90 million.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 2.4 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 6th and Vietnam ranks 4th of 173 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 622,404 | 368,000 | 254,404 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 1.20 million | 2.32 million | 1.12 million | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 1.92 million | 4.18 million | 2.26 million | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, South Korea or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 4.96 million against 2.06 million in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between South Korea and Vietnam?
- 2.90 million, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Vietnam?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Vietnam rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- South Korea ranks 6th and Vietnam ranks 4th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.