Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 12.2% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Viet Nam, 2006–2020
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Viet Nam is 12.2%, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.9% on the previous year and down 60.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Viet Nam peaked at 31.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8.1%, in 2018.
That places Viet Nam 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20.0% | — |
| 2010 | 31.3% | +56.2% |
| 2012 | 29.7% | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 21.2% | -28.4% |
| 2018 | 8.1% | -61.8% |
| 2020 | 12.2% | +50.9% |
Viet Nam compared with similar countries
- Viet Nam's 12.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.1%, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.6% | 8.1% | 31.3% | 4 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 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)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.61 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 0.806 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 30,426 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 8,480 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Viet Nam?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Viet Nam was 12.2% in 2020, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 31.3% in 2010.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1% in 2018.
- How does Viet Nam rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Viet Nam ranks 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Viet Nam data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)