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Viet Nam Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

25.04% −0.83% (-3.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #112 Global Peak 73.99% (1991) Source World Bank

Viet Nam Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's agriculture employment stood at 25.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.41% by 2026. Viet Nam ranked 112th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 20.30% - -
2027* trend 21.85% - -
2026* trend 23.41% - -
2025 25.04% −0.83% #112
2024 25.87% −1.11% #113
2023 26.98% −6.48% #115
2022 33.46% +4.43% #131
2021 29.03% −3.58% #119
2020 32.61% −1.92% #132
2019 34.54% −3.19% #134
2018 37.72% −2.43% #139
2017 40.16% −1.71% #144
2016 41.86% −2.15% #145
2015 44.02% −2.32% #150
2014 46.34% −0.48% #151
2013 46.81% −0.55% #151
2012 47.37% −0.95% #150
2011 48.31% −0.39% #151
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viet Nam's agriculture employment?

Viet Nam's agriculture employment was 25.04% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's agriculture employment peaked at 73.99% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Viet Nam?

The lowest agriculture employment in Viet Nam was 25.04% in 2025.

How does Viet Nam rank in agriculture employment?

Viet Nam ranks 112th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Viet Nam in 2026?

Viet Nam's agriculture employment is projected to reach 23.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Viet Nam in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Viet Nam in 2025 was 25.04%. This ranks 112th in the world.

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