Key information about Vietnam Household Income per Capita

• Vietnam Annual Household Income per Capita reached 2,502.524 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 2,409.689 USD in Dec 2022.
• Vietnam Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1994 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 1,023.278 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,502.524 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 183.956 USD in Dec 1994.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Vietnam grew 8.086 % YoY in Nov 2024.

CEIC converts Annual Household Income per Capita into USD. Annual Household Income per Capita is calculated from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12. General Statistical Office provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. State Bank of Vietnam average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

In the first quarter of 2025, the average monthly salary for paid workers and employees was about *** million Vietnamese dong, indicating an increase from the previous quarter. The labor force reached about ** million people in that quarter.

Wages in Vietnam increased to 8307.50 VND Thousand/Month in the first quarter of 2025 from 8176.20 VND Thousand/Month in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Vietnam Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, paid workers and employees in rural Vietnam earned on average around *** million Vietnamese dong per month. Meanwhile, the average monthly salary for paid workers and employees in urban Vietnam was higher, at approximately *** million Vietnamese dong. Regional income disparity Income inequality in Vietnam is reflected in the noticeable pay gap between urban and rural areas. This urban-rural disparity can be attributed to various determinants, including the salary gap between agricultural and non-farm sectors in Vietnam, as agriculture remains the backbone of the Vietnamese rural economy. Although the country has experienced positive economic growth and decreasing poverty rate within the last few years, the higher poverty rate in rural areas suggests that more can be done to tackle inequality between rural and urban Vietnam. COVID-19 and the Vietnamese labor market Vietnam’s effective response and success in the fight against the coronavirus came at the expense of its economy. In 2021, Vietnam’s unemployment rate reached *** percent, being the highest value recorded within the last decade, with many companies forced to lay off employees during the outbreak. Nevertheless, the labor market in Vietnam is expected to recover, as the Vietnamese economy remains resilient and is expected to grow again post COVID-19.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for paid workers and employees with no qualification was about *** million Vietnamese dong. Meanwhile, the average monthly salary for paid workers and employees with university or higher degree was around **** million Vietnamese dong in Vietnam. In that year, the labor participation rate of the country was **** percent.

In 2022, the average monthly income per capita in Vietnam reached approximately 4.7 million Vietnamese dong, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. 2020 and 2021 were particularly difficult years for the country’s population when per capita income decreased due to the negative impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Income distribution in Vietnam

As a rapidly developing country in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has made significant efforts to improve income distribution among its population. One of the key factors contributing to a more balanced income distribution is Vietnam’s robust economic growth. Although the COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges to the country’s economy, Vietnam has been enjoying gradual GDP growth over the past few years, which explains the increase in job opportunities and higher wages for many Vietnamese citizens. Over the years, the Vietnamese government has implemented various policies and strategies to reduce the poverty rate and narrow the income gap in the country. However, the difference in income between urban and rural areas is inevitable. According to a governmental report in 2022, earnings per capita improved steadily across the whole country regardless of area; nonetheless, the monthly average income in urban areas was 1.5 times higher than that of their rural counterparts. Among the five major cities, Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest income per capita due to their higher living expenses compared to other areas.

Monthly household expenditures in Vietnam

While Vietnam has made noticeable progress in reducing poverty and improving income distribution, challenges remain in shaping the overall living standard for the population. The cost of living varies across different regions, with urban areas generally having higher expenses compared to rural areas. The largest portions of household expenditures are mainly used for nutrition, followed by housing, transportation, and healthcare. Education and entertainment also contributed to the monthly expenses, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic recovery and many restrictions were lifted in the country.

In the first quarter of 2025, the average monthly salary for male paid workers was around *** million Vietnamese dong, indicating an increase from the previous quarter. Meanwhile, the average monthly salary for female paid workers was around *** million Vietnamese dong. The labor force reached about ** million people in that quarter.

AMI: Female: Southeast data was reported at 8,302.000 VND th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,061.000 VND th for 2022. AMI: Female: Southeast data is updated yearly, averaging 6,069.000 VND th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,302.000 VND th in 2023 and a record low of 3,327.000 VND th in 2011. AMI: Female: Southeast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G053: Average Monthly Income: Wage Workers: By Provinces: Annual.

AMI: Female: Phu Yen data was reported at 5,572.000 VND th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,313.000 VND th for 2022. AMI: Female: Phu Yen data is updated yearly, averaging 3,797.000 VND th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,572.000 VND th in 2023 and a record low of 2,153.000 VND th in 2011. AMI: Female: Phu Yen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G053: Average Monthly Income: Wage Workers: By Provinces: Annual.

In 2023, on average, a citizen of Ho Chi Minh City earned around 6.52 million Vietnamese dong per month. The monthly average income per capita in Ho Chi Minh City had been increasing yearly before declining in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on the economy. It was also the highest among all provinces in Vietnam in the past few years.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the average monthly salary for paid workers and employees in the services sector was about *** million Vietnamese dong, indicating the highest amount among sectors. In that year, the labor participation rate was **** percent in Vietnam.

AMI: Female: Cao Bang data was reported at 7,602.000 VND th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,613.000 VND th for 2021. AMI: Female: Cao Bang data is updated yearly, averaging 5,634.000 VND th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2022, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,602.000 VND th in 2022 and a record low of 3,053.000 VND th in 2011. AMI: Female: Cao Bang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G053: Average Monthly Income: Wage Workers: By Provinces: Annual.

In 2022, the average monthly salary of people working for extraterritorial organizations and bodies in Vietnam reached over 13.2 million Vietnamese dong, the highest among all industries. Information and communication ranked second among all industries regarding average monthly salary, followed by financial, banking and insurance activities.

AMI: Female: Lam Dong data was reported at 614.000 VND th in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,313.000 VND th for 2021. AMI: Female: Lam Dong data is updated yearly, averaging 4,362.500 VND th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2022, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,313.000 VND th in 2021 and a record low of 614.000 VND th in 2022. AMI: Female: Lam Dong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G053: Average Monthly Income: Wage Workers: By Provinces: Annual.

In 2023, the monthly average income per capita for the income group five of male household heads was about 10.64 Vietnamese dong. In that year, the general average was 4.87 million Vietnamese dong for male household heads in Vietnam.

Wages in Manufacturing in Vietnam decreased to 8400 VND Thousand/Month in the first quarter of 2024 from 10300 VND Thousand/Month in the fourth quarter of 2023. This dataset provides - Vietnam Wages In Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

AMI: Hoa Binh data was reported at 6,637.000 VND th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,531.000 VND th for 2022. AMI: Hoa Binh data is updated yearly, averaging 4,772.000 VND th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2023, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,637.000 VND th in 2023 and a record low of 2,716.000 VND th in 2011. AMI: Hoa Binh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G053: Average Monthly Income: Wage Workers: By Provinces: Annual.

On average, in 2023, an urban inhabitant earned approximately 6.26 million Vietnamese dong per month, whereas a rural inhabitant earned around 4.17 million Vietnamese dong monthly. This indicated a slight increase from the previous year. A monthly income of a rural inhabitant was two million Vietnamese dong lower than that of the urban monthly average per capita.

In 2023, on average, a citizen of Ha Noi earned around 6.87 million Vietnamese dong per month. Compared to the income level in 2010, per capita monthly average income was more than three times higher in 2023 in the capital of Vietnam.

In 2023, on average, a citizen of Da Nang earned around 6.22 million Vietnamese dong per month. In that year, the monthly income per capita of Vietnam was around 4.96 million Vietnamese dong.