Is this indicator synonymous with the rural population?

No. The defining criterion here is the industry of employment, whereas urban or rural status is a classification based on place of residence.

Are seasonal agricultural workers included?

They may be included if they engage in qualifying employment activities during the reference period.

Does a contraction in this sector's labour force mean output will drop?

Not necessarily, as mechanisation, productivity, weather conditions, and crop patterns can cause output to fluctuate independently of employment figures.

Vietnam Employed Workers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery

Name: Vietnam Employed Workers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery
Creator: National Statistics Office (NSO)
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Vietnam Employed Workers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery stood at 13,294.52 thousand persons in Q2 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO). It is one of the indicators in the Labor and employment table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2022 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.

Source: National Statistics Office (NSO)Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 17:09 UTCCurated by Bui Thanh Phuc

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This indicator in the Labor and employment table

Indicator	Q2-2026	Q1-2026	Q4-2025	Q3-2025	Q2-2025	Q1-2025	Q4-2024	Q3-2024	Q2-2024	Q1-2024
Employed workers	52,681.97	52,511.84	52,745.31	52,267.83	51,993.72	51,855.13	52,089.08	51,674.22	51,449.56	51,322.98
Agriculture, forestry and fishery	13,294.52	13,265.24	13,397.62	13,357.04	13,484.45	13,480.5	13,527.62	13,679.77	13,666.9	13,785.42
Industry and construction	17,821.11	17,657.07	17,806.82	17,577.08	17,275.02	17,254.95	17,542.02	17,083.4	17,020.59	16,992.3

Understanding vietnam Employed Workers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery

Employed workers in agriculture, forestry and fishery in Vietnam represent the number of individuals whose primary job is classified under crop production, livestock, forestry, or aquaculture according to the applicable industrial classification system. The scope is based on the industry of the job rather than the place of residence: urban farmers may be counted, whereas rural residents working in factories are not. Compared to total employment, this constitutes a sectoral subset; compared to the rural labour force, it excludes the unemployed and does not cover nonfarm rural sectors.

Because seasonality is particularly strong, year-on-year comparisons are generally more meaningful than quarter-on-quarter comparisons; planting schedules, harvests, weather conditions, and Tết can cause rapid shifts in employment counts between quarters. A long-term decline is not necessarily a negative signal if accompanied by higher productivity and labour shifts toward higher-value-added sectors. Conversely, increases may reflect a lack of nonfarm employment choices or seasonal labour demand. When primary job classifications or industry systems change, the series may exhibit breaks. Estimates for the latest periods are subject to updates.

Frequently asked questions

Is this indicator synonymous with the rural population?: No. The defining criterion here is the industry of employment, whereas urban or rural status is a classification based on place of residence.
Are seasonal agricultural workers included?: They may be included if they engage in qualifying employment activities during the reference period.
Does a contraction in this sector's labour force mean output will drop?: Not necessarily, as mechanisation, productivity, weather conditions, and crop patterns can cause output to fluctuate independently of employment figures.