Hoa Binh has a population by far has more than 800,000, of which working-age population totals 523,400, accounting for 64%. It is estimated that 14.5 thousand employments are generated per year, exceeding an annual target of 13,000 jobs. The province’s economy is seen to enjoy a year-on year growth of 8% during the 2000 - 2005 period. In particular, the industrial and construction sector had an annual expansion of 16%, with an 18.5% bounce in industry and handicraft and a 12% rise in construction. Meanwhile, the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector surged by 4.9% and the service sector accelerated by 8.2%. Additionally, several socio-economic targets were met at high levels with gradual improvements in people’s lives. Positive changes were seen in the province’s economic structure with an increase in the shares of the industry, construction and service sectors. New products have emerged as a result of the application of more advanced technologies in industry and service. Some improvements have been recorded for changing the structure of agriculture.

Hoa Binh is home to multi-ethnicities, including six main groups: Kinh (accounting for 27.7%), Muong (63.3%), Thai (3.99%), Tay (2.71%), Dao (1.73%), H’Mong and others (0.57%). The province had a population density of 170 people per sq km in 2006. Its population is unevenly distributed, with roughly 80 % living in lowlands and in the city.  Per capita income in Hoa Binh is estimated at VND 4.3 million, higher than a target of VND 4 million.

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