Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Vietnam
Vietnam: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 89.4% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Vietnam, 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 protection and labor programs in Vietnam stood at 89.4%. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 333.1% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Vietnam peaked at 89.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 20.6%, in 2018.
That places Vietnam 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 37.4% | — |
| 2010 | 55.1% | +47.0% |
| 2012 | 40.4% | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 34.9% | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 20.6% | -40.8% |
| 2020 | 89.4% | +333.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.4% | 37.4% | 37.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.8% | 20.6% | 55.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 89.4% | 89.4% | 89.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More work & labour data for Vietnam
- 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 protection and labor programs in Vietnam?
- Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Vietnam was 89.4% 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 protection and labor programs recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 89.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.6% in 2018.
- How does Vietnam rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
- Vietnam ranks 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2020.
- Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vietnam 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 protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.