Utilizing Night Light Data to Measure Economic Growth: A Case Study of Vietnam

Tran Thi Thu Huong

Abstract: Night light data are new data that have recently been exploited to help assess economic growth, map poverty, analyze inequality, and solve many questions that cannot be answered. This study explores the application of night light data as a new method to measure economic growth in the context of traditional measures? limitations. This study examines the correlation between nighttime light intensity and GDP in Vietnam, highlighting the potential of this data to complement conventional economic indicators.

Keywords: night light data, economic growth, Vietnam, satellite imagery, GDP