Brief description of its relationship with SDG-1

Vietnam has made outstanding progress toward SDG 1 (No Poverty), evolving from one of the world’s poorest countries into a lower‑middle‑income nation with a current poverty rate of about 1.9%. The goal has been fully integrated into national development strategies, supported by policies that promote inclusive economic growth and expanded social protection systems. Although some challenges persist, Vietnam is considered on track or maintaining achievement according to international assessments. 

CURRENT CHALLENGES AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Key challenges include persistent multidimensional poverty in ethnic minority regions, limited social insurance coverage (only 27% in 2017), and the ongoing need to ensure that economic growth remains inclusive. In response, Vietnam prioritizes inclusive development, rural transformation, and strengthened social welfare systems, aligning these efforts with its long‑term ambition to become a high‑income country by 2045 while ensuring that no one is left behind. 

LIST OF REFERENCES AND USEFUL LINKS

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division. (n.d.). SDG country profile: Viet Nam. United Nations. Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/dataportal/countryprofiles/vnm

United Nations in Viet Nam. (n.d.-a). Sustainable Development Goals. Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://vietnam.un.org/en/sdgs

United Nations in Viet Nam. (n.d.-b). Sustainable Development Goal 1: No poverty. Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://vietnam.un.org/en/sdgs/1

Sustainable Development Solutions Network. (2026). Viet Nam. Sustainable Development Report 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026, from https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/profiles/vietnam/

United Nations Development Programme. (2021, October 27). National SDG report. UNDP Viet Nam. Retrieved May 25, 2026, from https://www.undp.org/vietnam/publications/national-sdg-report