Republic of Moldova vs Viet Nam: Prosperity gap

Republic of Moldova
2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day
in 2023
Viet Nam
2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day
in 2022
Republic of Moldova rank
59th
Viet Nam rank
59th

Prosperity gap over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Republic of Moldova currently reports 2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day against 2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in Viet Nam, a difference of 0 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.

Republic of Moldova ranks 59th and Viet Nam ranks 59th of 123 countries.

Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Viet Nam Difference Ahead
1990s 6.9 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 8.7 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 1.8 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day Viet Nam
2000s 4.75 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 7.72 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 2.97 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day Viet Nam
2010s 2.68 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 3.38 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 0.7 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day Viet Nam
2020s 2.55 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 2.55 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day 0 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prosperity gap, Republic of Moldova or Viet Nam?
Republic of Moldova, at 2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day against 2.6 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in Viet Nam as of 2023.
What is the difference in prosperity gap between Republic of Moldova and Viet Nam?
0 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Viet Nam?
12 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2022.
How do Republic of Moldova and Viet Nam rank globally for prosperity gap?
Republic of Moldova ranks 59th and Viet Nam ranks 59th of 123 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as Prosperity gap (average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Prosperity gap (average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day)
Unit
average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
137 places, 2,866 data points, 1963–2025
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The average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28 per day (adjusted for differences in purchasing power parity across countries). It is measured as the average factor by which incomes fall short of $28.