Economy, jobs and prices in Soc Trang, Vietnam: official figures
Gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per person in Soc Trang was 65.6 million dong in 2024 at current prices (preliminary), 14th lowest of 63 provinces and cities; the national figure was 113.6 million dong. In 2020 it was 45.8 million dong.
How fast did the economy of Soc Trang grow in 2024?
The economy of Soc Trang (GRDP at constant 2010 prices) grew by 6.50% in 2024 (preliminary), 19th 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 Soc Trang?
Average monthly income per person in Soc Trang was 4,270 thousand dong in 2024 at current prices, 26th 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 Soc Trang?
Average monthly income per employed person in Soc Trang was 6,480 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 Soc Trang?
The unemployment rate of the working-age labour force in Soc Trang was 3.58% in 2024 (preliminary), 6th 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 Soc Trang?
Each worker in Soc Trang produced 129.7 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 Soc Trang?
Soc Trang had 629,700 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 Soc Trang in 2024?
417 new enterprises were established in Soc Trang in 2024, against 394 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 Soc Trang?
Retail sales of goods and services in Soc Trang were 109.60 trillion dong in 2024 (preliminary, current prices), 15th highest of 63 provinces and cities.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyWhat is the Human Development Index of Soc Trang?
The Human Development Index (health, education and income combined) of Soc Trang was 0.670 in 2024 (preliminary), 6th 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 Soc Trang?
78.5% of people in Soc Trang used the internet in 2024, against 84.2% nationally.
Source: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam (Ministry of Finance) · saved copyHow Soc Trang compares with other provinces
GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) (2024)
Soc Trang ranks 50 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | GRDP per person, 2024 (million dong, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Kon Tum | 67.7 million dong |
| 48 | Gia Lai | 66.7 million dong |
| 49 | An Giang | 66.0 million dong |
| 50 | Soc Trang | 65.6 million dong |
| 51 | Quang Binh | 64.7 million dong |
| 52 | Lang Son | 62.4 million dong |
| 53 | Nghe An | 60.7 million dong |
Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 (2024)
Soc Trang ranks 6 of 63, highest first. Preliminary figures
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate of the working-age labour force, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9 | Ho Chi Minh City | 3.42% |
Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) (2024)
Soc Trang ranks 38 of 63, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly income per person, 2024 (thousand dong) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Ca Mau | 4,452 thousand dong |
| 36 | Nghe An | 4,420 thousand dong |
| 37 | Ben Tre | 4,381 thousand dong |
| 38 | Soc Trang | 4,270 thousand dong |
| 39 | Quang Ngai | 4,251 thousand dong |
| 40 | An Giang | 4,220 thousand dong |
| 41 | Tra Vinh | 4,183 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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