The number of employed persons in Vietnam decreased to 52.50 Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 52.70 Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Vietnam averaged 45.80 Million from 1982 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 55.33 Million in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 23.50 Million in the fourth quarter of 1982. source: General Statistics Office of Vietnam



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 52.50 52.70 Million Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.30 68.70 percent Mar 2026
Population 102.30 101.30 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1.10 1.10 Million Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.21 2.22 percent Mar 2026
Wages 9013.20 8683.90 VND Thousand/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 8.86 9.04 percent Mar 2026


Vietnam Employed Persons
In Vietnam, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
52.50 52.70 55.33 23.50 1982 - 2026 Million Quarterly