Spotlight Initiative

Data gaps in international labour migration statistics in Viet Nam

This report provides an outline of the current status of international labour migration statistics in Viet Nam, using the ASEAN International Labour Migration Statistics database as a basis for the identification of core indicators and as a benchmark of coverage through comparison with other ASEAN Member States.

The report provides an overview of data sources used currently by the General Statistics Office on international labour migration as well as alternative data sources that could help improve data coverage on international labour migration statistics.

The report provides actionable steps for the improvement of international labour migration statistics for effective and evidence-based policy making on labour migration and provides overarching recommendations.