Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 70.79 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Viet Nam, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Viet Nam is 70.79, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Viet Nam peaked at 76.58 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 70.79, in 2027.
Viet Nam ranks 20th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 76.39 | — |
| 1992 | 76.23 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 76.13 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 76 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 75.8 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 75.62 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 73.95 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 73.6 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 72.77 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 71.73 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 72.84 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 72.84 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 72.43 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 72.4 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 72.7 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 73.07 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 73.51 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 74.16 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 74.72 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 75.42 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 75.61 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 75.54 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 76.22 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 76.33 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 76 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 75.54 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 75.75 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 76.58 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 75.33 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 72.8 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 71.98 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 73.31 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 72.33 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 71.96 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 71.67 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 71.31 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 70.79 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.17 | 72.77 | 76.39 | 9 |
| 2000s | 73.04 | 71.73 | 74.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.83 | 75.33 | 76.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.02 | 70.79 | 73.31 | 8 |
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)
- 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 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 72.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 77.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Viet Nam?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Viet Nam was 70.79 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 76.58 in 2018.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.79 in 2027.
- How does Viet Nam rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Viet Nam ranks 20th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Viet Nam data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.