Vietnam Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Vietnam's unemployment rate was 1.52% in December 2025, down from 1.60% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 1.60%.
Vietnam's unemployment rate stands at 1.52% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the unemployment rate has moved within a band of 1.00% to 2.87%. The most recent figure of 1.52% is down from 1.60% a year earlier, and is 0.08% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Vietnam ranks #210 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 1.60% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 1.60%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.52% |
| Dec 2024 | 1.60% |
| Dec 2023 | 1.65% |
| Dec 2022 | 1.57% |
| Dec 2021 | 2.38% |
| Dec 2020 | 2.10% |
| Dec 2019 | 1.68% |
| Dec 2018 | 1.16% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Vietnam in 2026?
Vietnam's unemployment rate was 1.52% in December 2025, down from 1.60% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 1.60%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Vietnam?
It fell in the latest reading — 1.52% in December 2025 versus 1.60% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.