Coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Coverage of social insurance programs was 12.7% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam, 2006–2020
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2020, coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam stood at 12.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 261.1% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam peaked at 17.2% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2018.
Viet Nam ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17.2% | — |
| 2010 | 14.1% | -17.9% |
| 2012 | 14.4% | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 15.2% | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 3.5% | -76.9% |
| 2020 | 12.7% | +261.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 3.5% | 15.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Viet Nam
More work & labour data for Viet Nam
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,535 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 71.95 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 57,816 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 70.79 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 3.1 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.7361 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 72.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam?
- Coverage of social insurance programs in Viet Nam was 12.7% in 2020, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 2006.
- What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2018.
- How does Viet Nam rank for coverage of social insurance programs?
- Viet Nam ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2020.
- Is coverage of social insurance programs rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Viet Nam data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social insurance programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.