Economy, jobs and prices in Can Tho City, Vietnam: official figures
Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per person in Can Tho City was 104.3 million dong in 2024 at current prices (preliminary), joint 17th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 113.6 million dong. In 2020 it was 72.4 million dong.
How fast did the economy of Can Tho City grow in 2024?
The economy of Can Tho City (GRDP at constant 2010 prices) grew by 7.50% in 2024 (preliminary), joint 27th highest of 63 provinces and cities; national GDP grew by 7.04%.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the average monthly income in Can Tho City?
Average monthly income per person in Can Tho City was 6,051 thousand dong in 2024 at current prices, 7th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national average was 5,415 thousand dong.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the average monthly salary in Can Tho City?
Average monthly income per employed person in Can Tho City was 7,519 thousand dong in 2024 (preliminary), against 7,713 thousand dong nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Can Tho City?
The unemployment rate of the working-age labour force in Can Tho City was 3.82% in 2024 (preliminary), 5th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national rate was 2.24%.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is labour productivity in Can Tho City?
Each worker in Can Tho City produced 218.4 million dong of output in 2024 (labour productivity at current prices, preliminary), against 221.9 million dong nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many people are in the labour force in Can Tho City?
Can Tho City had 629,200 people aged 15 and over in the labour force in 2024 (preliminary).
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many new businesses were registered in Can Tho City in 2024?
1,824 new enterprises were established in Can Tho City in 2024, against 1,706 in 2023 (national total 157,240 in 2024).
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow much foreign investment did Can Tho City attract in 2024?
Foreign direct investment licensed in Can Tho City in 2024 came to 3 projects with registered capital of -2.4 million US dollars (national total: 3,375 projects, 38,226.2 million US dollars).
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow large are retail sales in Can Tho City?
Retail sales of goods and services in Can Tho City were 137.24 trillion dong in 2024 (preliminary, current prices), 9th highest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the Human Development Index of Can Tho City?
The Human Development Index (health, education and income combined) of Can Tho City was 0.751 in 2024 (preliminary), 16th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national index was 0.752.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow many people use the internet in Can Tho City?
88.1% of people in Can Tho City used the internet in 2024, against 84.2% nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Can Tho City compares with other provinces
GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) (2024)
Can Tho City ranks 19 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hai Duong | 106.2 million dong |
| 17 | Quang Ngai | 104.3 million dong |
| 18 | Khanh Hoa | 104.3 million dong |
| 19 | Can Tho City | 104.3 million dong |
| 20 | Tay Ninh | 103.6 million dong |
| 21 | Long An | 103.5 million dong |
| 22 | Lam Dong | 99.9 million dong |
Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 (2024)
Can Tho City ranks 5 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dong Thap | 4.19% |
| 3 | Lang Son | 4.17% |
| 4 | Quang Nam | 3.89% |
| 5 | Can Tho City | 3.82% |
| 6 | Soc Trang | 3.58% |
| 7 | An Giang | 3.57% |
| 8 | Tuyen Quang | 3.54% |
Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) (2024)
Can Tho City ranks 7 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ho Chi Minh City | 7,106 thousand dong |
| 5 | Hai Phong City | 7,034 thousand dong |
| 6 | Da Nang City | 6,710 thousand dong |
| 7 | Can Tho City | 6,051 thousand dong |
| 8 | Nam Dinh | 5,925 thousand dong |
| 9 | Ninh Binh | 5,902 thousand dong |
| 10 | Quang Ninh | 5,900 thousand dong |
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance): Statistical Yearbook of Viet Nam 2024 (bilingual, provincial tables), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c6c2d8fa61d7…)
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