Poverty and living standards in Hai Phong, Vietnam: official figures
The poverty rate in Hai Phong was 0.2% in 2024 (share of households classed as poor under the national poverty line, preliminary), 4th lowest of 63 provinces and cities; the national rate was 2.3%.
How unequal is income in Hai Phong?
The Gini index of income inequality in Hai Phong was 0.304 in 2024 (joint 5th lowest of 63 provinces and cities; higher means more unequal); the national figure was 0.372.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyWhat is the Human Development Index of Hai Phong?
Hai Phong's Human Development Index was 0.819 in 2024 (joint 3rd highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national index was 0.752.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyHow many people in Hai Phong have unemployment insurance?
44.9% of the population of Hai Phong was covered by unemployment insurance in 2023 (5th highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 28.2%.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyHow many crimes are recorded in Hai Phong?
In Hai Phong, 2,788 criminal cases were instituted against 4,662 people in 2024, or 13.1 cases per 10,000 residents (8th highest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 9.9.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyHow many people die in traffic accidents in Hai Phong?
Hai Phong had 497 traffic accidents in 2024 that killed 224 people and injured 366, or 1.05 road deaths per 10,000 residents (26th lowest of 63 provinces and cities); the national figure was 1.10.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office) · saved copyHow Hai Phong compares with other cities in Vietnam
Poverty rate (% of households) (2024)
Hai Phong ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | City | Poverty rate (% of households) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Da Nang | 0.6% |
| 2 | Can Tho | 0.6% |
| 3 | Hai Phong | 0.2% |
| 4 | Ha Noi | 0.1% |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh | 0.0% |
Gini index of income inequality (higher = more unequal) (2024)
Hai Phong ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gini index of income inequality (higher = more unequal) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ha Noi | 0.359 |
| 2 | Can Tho | 0.351 |
| 3 | Da Nang | 0.346 |
| 4 | Ho Chi Minh | 0.307 |
| 5 | Hai Phong | 0.304 |
Human Development Index (2024)
Hai Phong ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | City | Human Development Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ha Noi | 0.829 |
| 2 | Ho Chi Minh | 0.819 |
| 3 | Hai Phong | 0.819 |
| 4 | Da Nang | 0.814 |
| 5 | Can Tho | 0.751 |
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (formerly General Statistics Office): Statistical Yearbook of Viet Nam 2024, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ab73742e1fea…)
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