Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Vietnam
Vietnam: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other was 13.3% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Vietnam, 2006–2020
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, population receiving social assistance and other in Vietnam stood at 13.3%.
That represents a change of up 144.4% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other in Vietnam peaked at 14.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2018.
Vietnam ranks 11th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7.9% | — |
| 2010 | 14.7% | +86.4% |
| 2012 | 10.7% | -27.1% |
| 2014 | 6.3% | -40.9% |
| 2018 | 5.5% | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 13.3% | +144.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 5.5% | 14.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 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 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other in Vietnam?
- Population receiving social assistance and other in Vietnam was 13.3% in 2020, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 14.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2018.
- How does Vietnam rank for population receiving social assistance and other?
- Vietnam ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). 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)