Economy, jobs and prices in Lao Cai, Vietnam: official figures
Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per person in Lao Cai was 93.0 million dong in 2024 at current prices (preliminary), 25th highest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 113.6 million dong. In 2020 it was 72.0 million dong.
How fast did the economy of Lao Cai grow in 2024?
The economy of Lao Cai (GRDP at constant 2010 prices) grew by 7.23% in 2024 (preliminary), 31st lowest 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 Lao Cai?
Average monthly income per person in Lao Cai was 3,545 thousand dong in 2024 at current prices, 12th lowest 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 Lao Cai?
Average monthly income per employed person in Lao Cai was 5,228 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 Lao Cai?
The unemployment rate of the working-age labour force in Lao Cai was 1.60% in 2024 (preliminary), 17th lowest 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 Lao Cai?
Each worker in Lao Cai produced 187.3 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 Lao Cai?
Lao Cai had 399,300 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 Lao Cai in 2024?
675 new enterprises were established in Lao Cai in 2024, against 689 in 2023 (national total 157,240 in 2024).
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow large are retail sales in Lao Cai?
Retail sales of goods and services in Lao Cai were 26.15 trillion dong in 2024 (preliminary, current prices), 8th lowest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the Human Development Index of Lao Cai?
The Human Development Index (health, education and income combined) of Lao Cai was 0.699 in 2024 (preliminary), joint 17th lowest 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 Lao Cai?
76.1% of people in Lao Cai used the internet in 2024, against 84.2% nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Lao Cai compares with other provinces
GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) (2024)
Lao Cai ranks 25 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Lam Dong | 99.9 million dong |
| 23 | Tra Vinh | 95.0 million dong |
| 24 | Ninh Thuan | 94.7 million dong |
| 25 | Lao Cai | 93.0 million dong |
| 26 | Binh Thuan | 92.0 million dong |
| 27 | Ninh Binh | 91.4 million dong |
| 28 | Hau Giang | 90.2 million dong |
Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 (2024)
Lao Cai ranks 47 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Vinh Phuc | 1.71% |
| 45 | Hung Yen | 1.66% |
| 46 | Thai Nguyen | 1.66% |
| 47 | Lao Cai | 1.60% |
| 48 | Thanh Hoa | 1.55% |
| 49 | Phu Tho | 1.51% |
| 50 | Lai Chau | 1.43% |
Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) (2024)
Lao Cai ranks 52 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Dak Nong | 3,702 thousand dong |
| 50 | Tuyen Quang | 3,690 thousand dong |
| 51 | Hoa Binh | 3,601 thousand dong |
| 52 | Lao Cai | 3,545 thousand dong |
| 53 | Yen Bai | 3,502 thousand dong |
| 54 | Kon Tum | 3,481 thousand dong |
| 55 | Ninh Thuan | 3,469 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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