Costs decrease, income increases in the first month
A survey collected information from 3,596 international migrant workers in 6 provinces and cities directly under the Central Government, the report "In-depth analysis of costs paid by Vietnamese workers to work abroad - Sustainable Development Statistics Index 10.7.1" shows that on average, each worker pays about 125.7 million VND, down from 164.9 million VND in 2021. Meanwhile, income in the first month in the country increased from 22.4 million VND to 28.1 million VND.
As a result, the cost index paid by Vietnamese workers to work abroad (RCI) decreased from 7.4 months to 4.5 months of income.
By age group, young workers (15-24 years old) continue to be the group with the highest cost, about 142.9 million VND, although it has decreased sharply compared to 2021. The group aged 40 and over still has the lowest cost (111.9 million VND). Notably, the gender gap by age group tends to be clearer, with men being higher than women in most age groups.
According to the marital status, unmarried people still bear higher costs than the married group (128.5 million VND compared to 121.3 million VND). However, this gap has clearly narrowed compared to 2021, when the difference decreased from about 28.5 million VND to 7.2 million VND.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong - Director of the Statistics Department - said: "Statistic data is the basis for reflecting the characteristics of Vietnamese workers working abroad, the migration process and factors affecting migration decisions. Thereby, providing evidence for research, analysis as well as monitoring development goals.
Increase job connection for workers after returning home
Ms. Emelie Rennerfelt - Deputy Ambassador, Swedish Embassy in Vietnam - emphasized that reliable data is an essential foundation to understand what is progressing and what needs to be continued. Each statistic reflects the story of a worker making an important decision about his future.
Mr. Nguyen Hai Ly - Deputy Head of the Legal - Inspection Department (Department of Overseas Labor Management, Ministry of Home Affairs) - shared that along with expanding the quality market, management agencies pay special attention to connecting workers after completing contracts and reintegrating into the domestic labor market.
According to Mr. Nguyen Hai Ly, a migration journey is only truly complete when the accumulated human capital from abroad is effectively utilized after workers return home. The unit is coordinating to build a mechanism to recognize equivalents for certificates and vocational skills that workers have accumulated abroad into the National Vocational Skills Framework.
Data on returning workers will be integrated into the employment service system to directly connect with businesses, especially foreign direct investment businesses from the markets they used to work in.
We also focus on supporting financial advice, helping workers convert accumulated capital into investment capital for production and business, creating sustainable livelihoods in their hometowns" - Mr. Nguyen Hai Ly said.
