Proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam

Viet Nam: Proportion of population below international poverty line was 1.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.6%
Change on year
up 23.1%
World rank
16th
of 19 countries
All-time high
57.5%
in 1992
All-time low
1.3%
in 2020
Years of data
13
1992–2022

Proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam, 1992–2022

02040601992200720221992: 57.51997: 38.12002: 43.32004: 30.92006: 23.72008: 17.62010: 5.22012: 3.72014: 3.42016: 2.52018: 2.22020: 1.32022: 1.6

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam is 1.6%, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 23.1% on the previous year and down 56.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam peaked at 57.5% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2020.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of population below international poverty line (%) in Viet Nam, 1992 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1992 57.5%
1997 38.1% -33.7%
2002 43.3% +13.6%
2004 30.9% -28.6%
2006 23.7% -23.3%
2008 17.6% -25.7%
2010 5.2% -70.5%
2012 3.7% -28.8%
2014 3.4% -8.1%
2016 2.5% -26.5%
2018 2.2% -12.0%
2020 1.3% -40.9%
2022 1.6% +23.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 47.8% 38.1% 57.5% 2
2000s 28.9% 17.6% 43.3% 4
2010s 3.4% 2.2% 5.2% 5
2020s 1.5% 1.3% 1.6% 2

Countries ranked near Viet Nam

  1. 13 Ethiopia 38.6% compare
  2. 13 Rwanda 38.6% compare
  3. 15 Mali 36.1% compare
  4. 16 Togo 34.7% compare
  5. 17 Benin 27.2% compare
  6. 18 Cameroon 26.7% compare
  7. 18 Türkiye 0.2% compare
  8. 19 Pakistan 23.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam?
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Viet Nam was 1.6% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Viet Nam?
The highest recorded value was 57.5% in 1992.
What is the lowest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Viet Nam?
The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2020.
How does Viet Nam rank for proportion of population below international poverty line?
Viet Nam ranks 16th out of 19 countries with data for 2022.
Is proportion of population below international poverty line rising or falling in Viet Nam?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Viet Nam data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population below international poverty line (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population below international poverty line (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
164 places, 3,780 data points, 1963–2025
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