East Asia & Pacific
Viet Nam Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
1.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-4.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
2.9%
Recorded in 1997
Record Low
1.0%
Recorded in 2011
10-Year Average
1.7%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Viet Nam's unemployment rate of 1.52% of the labor force in 2025 indicates a strong labor market. This low rate suggests that the economy is able to provide jobs for the majority of its workforce, contributing to economic stability. The country's unemployment performance is among the lowest globally.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.5% | 0.1% | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 1.6% | 0.0% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | 0.1% | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | 0.8% | -34.1% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | 0.3% | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 2.1% | 0.4% | +25.1% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | 0.5% | +44.8% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -38.0% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | 0.0% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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