Between 2021 and 2024, Vietnam has reduced the rate by nearly 4.2%, an average year-on-year decrease of 1.05%. Annually, it drops by over 4% in poor districts to about 26% at present, and by more than 3% among ethnic minority groups to less than 13.5%.
Ten communes with particular disadvantages in sandbank, coastal, and maritime areas, along with one district, have managed to escape from poverty during the period, according to the ministry.
Among other key achievements of 2024, the unemployment rate in urban areas is kept low, under 3%, while the rate of trained workers stands at 69%, meeting the National Assembly’s target.
The average monthly wage for salary earners rose to 334 USD, a rise of 76 USD compared to 2020. Fatal workplace accidents decreased by an average of 4.5% per year, achieving the set target./.
