The impact of extreme temperatures on poverty and inequality in residential electricity consumption in Vietnam: Empirical evidence from 2018-2022


Authors

  • Nguyen Viet Cuong VNU International School
  • Bùi Mỹ Trinh VNU International School
  • Hoang Thanh Tuyen Trade Union University
  • Tran Cong Thanh VNU International School
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57110/vnu-jeb.v5i5.570

Keywords:

Residential electricity, climate change, extreme weather, impact assessment, inequality

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impact of extreme temperatures on residential electricity consumption and inequality in electricity use in Vietnam. By combining data from the Vietnam Household Living Standards Survey (VHLSS) for the period 2018-2022 with district-level meteorological data, the research provides new empirical evidence on the relationship between extreme weather and household energy consumption. The results indicate that both unusually low and high temperatures increase household electricity consumption, with an estimated rise of 0.53 per cent to 0.75 per cent for each additional cold or hot day in a month. Moreover, the effects of extreme temperatures are stronger for ethnic minority and rural households, thereby narrowing the consumption gap between population groups. The study contributes to the literature by offering new quantitative evidence on the effects of climate change on household energy consumption behavior in a developing country context like Vietnam.

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Nguyen Viet Cuong, Bui My Trinh, Hoang Thanh Tuyen, & Tran Cong Thanh. (2025). The impact of extreme temperatures on poverty and inequality in residential electricity consumption in Vietnam: Empirical evidence from 2018-2022. VNU JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, 5(5), 55. https://doi.org/10.57110/vnu-jeb.v5i5.570

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