In 2023, Vietnam's agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector accounted for approximately ***** percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Prior to 2020, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector had a decreasing GDP contribution due to the growing significance of Vietnam’s industry and service sectors. Main agriculture products in Vietnam Vietnam has transformed from a net importer to a net exporter of agricultural products after its trade liberalization and agriculture reforms in the 1980s. The country has become one of the leading producers and exporters of many important commodities, such as rice, coffee, pepper, and cashew nuts. For instance, Vietnam has kept its place as the second-largest exporter of coffee after Brazil. On the other hand, with growing domestic demand, agricultural product imports have been increasing in the country, with seafood products and fresh fruits and vegetables being the leading imported goods. Outlook of the agriculture sector in Vietnam Vietnam’s agriculture sector is heavily subjected to climate change-related issues, such as annual droughts and increasing salination. This affects the production of many of its commodities, including rice, one of the most important agricultural export products. The volume of rice produced in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s main rice-cultivating area, has been fluctuating in recent years. Consequently, the government and farmers have been working on finding solutions to adapt agricultural production to the changing climate and land conditions.

GDP from Agriculture in Vietnam increased to 151303 VND Billion in the second quarter of 2024 from 145600 VND Billion in the first quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Vietnam Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Vietnam: Value added in the agricultural sector as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 11.86 percent, unchanged from 11.86 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 9.68 percent, based on data from 151 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 1986 to 2024 is 22.69 percent. The minimum value, 11.78 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 46.3 percent was recorded in 1988.

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Vietnam was reported at 32.98 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Vietnam Land Use: Agriculture: Production: Annual Crop data was reported at 6,988.300 ha th in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,998.000 ha th for 2015. Vietnam Land Use: Agriculture: Production: Annual Crop data is updated yearly, averaging 6,405.400 ha th from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,998.000 ha th in 2015 and a record low of 6,282.500 ha th in 2009. Vietnam Land Use: Agriculture: Production: Annual Crop data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.EB004: Land Use: Statistics.

Vietnam: Percent agricultural land: The latest value from 2022 is 39.29 percent, a decline from 39.43 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 38.55 percent, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 1961 to 2022 is 26.01 percent. The minimum value, 19.33 percent, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 39.52 percent was recorded in 2019.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP) in Vietnam was reported at 11.86 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Agriculture, value added (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2023, Vietnam's agriculture, forestry and fishing sector was estimated to contribute over **** quadrillion Vietnamese dong to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The GDP value of this sector had been increasing year on year within the observed period. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector accounted for approximately ** percent of Vietnam's GDP in 2023.

Agricultural land (% of land area) in Vietnam was reported at 39.29 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Agricultural land (% of land area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Lam Dong data was reported at 367.600 ha th in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 367.700 ha th for 2015. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Lam Dong data is updated yearly, averaging 316.200 ha th from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 367.700 ha th in 2015 and a record low of 273.700 ha th in 2008. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Lam Dong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.EB004: Land Use: Statistics.

Agricultural land (sq. km) in Vietnam was reported at 123600 sq. Km in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Agricultural land (sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: NC: Thua Thien - Hue data was reported at 69.200 ha th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.800 ha th for 2014. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: NC: Thua Thien - Hue data is updated yearly, averaging 59.900 ha th from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2015, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.200 ha th in 2015 and a record low of 53.900 ha th in 2008. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: NC: Thua Thien - Hue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.EB004: Land Use: Statistics.

Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Dak Nong data was reported at 360.900 ha th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 360.000 ha th for 2015. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Dak Nong data is updated yearly, averaging 318.700 ha th from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 360.900 ha th in 2016 and a record low of 228.500 ha th in 2008. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: Central Highlands: Dak Nong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.EB004: Land Use: Statistics.

In 2022, on average, male employees working in the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector earned around **** million Vietnamese dongs per month in Vietnam. By comparison, the average monthly salary of female employees in the same sector was lower, at approximately **** million Vietnamese dongs that year.

In 2023, the number of newly established businesses in the agriculture sector reached 1,776, indicating a decrease from the previous year. In that year, a total of 159,294 new enterprises were established in Vietnam. Agriculture business in Vietnam Overall, the agriculture sector employs the highest share of people in Vietnam. Moreover, the country’s rural population accounted for over 60 percent of the total population. As the rural population is highly engaged in farming and agri-business, the agricultural output of Vietnam is relatively high. Due to Vietnam’s geographical location, each region concentrates on particular crops according to the climatic condition. Key figures on agriculture in Vietnam The agriculture sector is one of the leading industries in Vietnam. In 2023, the sector accounted for 11.96 percent of the country’s GDP, contributing a value of over one thousand trillion Vietnamese dong. The main crops include rice, cassava, maize and sweet potato. With regards to livestock, the production volume was highest for pork, followed by poultry and cattle.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (annual % growth) in Vietnam was reported at 3.2733 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Agriculture, value added (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

In 2023, rice production accounted for the highest yield volume among main crops in Vietnam, amounting to over **** million metric tons, followed by the yield volume of cassava amounting to around **** million metric tons. In that year, the yield for rice increased by approximately *** percent compared to the previous year. Rice production and exports in Vietnam Vietnam is among the leading rice producing countries worldwide. Although rice is grown across the country, the Mekong Delta accounts for the majority of rice production volume due to the region's favorable condition for agriculture. Rice is an important crop for both domestic consumption and for exports in Vietnam. In 2023/2024, Vietnam ranked third among the rice exporting countries globally. Crop production in Vietnam The main annual crops in Vietnam include vegetables, sugar cane, peanut, soy, and sesame. Annual crops complete a life cycle within one season from germination to the production of seeds to when it dies. Vietnam’s main perennial crops are coffee, coconut, rubber, tea, cashew nut, and pepper. Perennial crops do not need to be replanted each year. They can automatically grow back after harvest which differentiates them from annual crops.

Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: North Central & Central Coastal (NC) data was reported at 2,205.500 ha th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,902.100 ha th for 2014. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: North Central & Central Coastal (NC) data is updated yearly, averaging 1,863.800 ha th from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2015, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,205.500 ha th in 2015 and a record low of 1,758.300 ha th in 2008. Vietnam Agricultural Production Land: North Central & Central Coastal (NC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.EB004: Land Use: Statistics.

Vietnam: Agricultural land, sq. km.: The latest value from 2021 is 123600 sq. km., unchanged from 123600 sq. km. in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 245857 sq. km., based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Vietnam from 1961 to 2021 is 82349 sq. km.. The minimum value, 62920 sq. km., was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 123880 sq. km. was recorded in 2019.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$) in Vietnam was reported at 56516273391 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - Agriculture, value added - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.