Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam
Vietnam: Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) was 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2013. ▲ Rising
Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam, 2005–2013
Source: Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam is 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2013. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam peaked at 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2013 and was at its lowest, 230.45 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2005.
That places Vietnam 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 230.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2007 | 269.17 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 279.18 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 321.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 218.98 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.5× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,032 international-$ in 2021 prices, 32% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 259.6 international-$ in 2021 prices | 230.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | 279.18 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2010s | 325.04 international-$ in 2021 prices | 321.45 international-$ in 2021 prices | 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
- 34 Uruguay 495.82 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 35 Serbia 368.27 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 36 Chile 359.02 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 38 Mexico 312.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 39 Panama 297.62 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 40 Paraguay 258.12 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More reference data data for Vietnam
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 12.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 23.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam?
- Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) in Vietnam was 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2013, according to Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 328.63 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2013.
- What is the lowest threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 230.45 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2005.
- How does Vietnam rank for threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax)?
- Vietnam ranks 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2013.
- Is threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax) rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile (after tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income per month below which 10% of the population falls.