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Domestic violence, particularly violence against women, is registered in various countries; however, the degree of this phenomenon is predetermined by the level of development of social and economic institutions in a region. Gender-based violence implies the male-female inequality in terms of access to economic resources and involvement in social life. In Vietnam, the problem remains alarming and has a negative effect on different age groups. The objective of the study is to assess the scope and institutional consequences of genderbased domestic violence in Vietnam. Methods of GBV-based statistical data processing as well as analytical research methods were used. The dynamics of domestic violence was determined, as well as the types and causes typical of this phenomenon in Vietnam were revealed. It was found that the degree of the domestic violence is correlated with the level of income. Since Vietnam is an emerging economy, the alleviation of inequality in male-female income ratio may appear to be a long term process. In Vietnam, elderly and uneducated women are subjected to domestic violence more frequently compared to other categories of the population. The percentage of rural women exposed to violence is higher compared to that of urban women. The detrimental effect of domestic violence is manifested in the gross domestic product losses and impediments to further development of the country. Institutional, legislative, and law enforcement actions (recommendations) pertinent to the prevention of domestic violence were proposed by the authors.