Provincial competitiveness index (PCI) scores Vietnam 2023, by province

*The provincial competitiveness index (PCI) ranks Vietnam's 63 provinces based on economic governance areas that affect the private sector development. The PCI measures the following ten sub-indices on a scale from 0 (minimum) to 100 (maximum):

1. low entry costs for business start-ups;
2. easy access to land and security of business premises;
3. a transparent business environment and equitable business information;
4. minimal informal charges;
5. limited time requirements for bureaucratic procedures and inspections;
6. minimal crowding out of private activity from policy biases toward state, foreign, or connected firms;
7. proactive and creative provincial leadership in solving problems for enterprises;
8. developed and high-quality business support services;
9. sound labor training policies;
10. fair and effective legal procedures for dispute resolution and maintaining law and order.