Vietnam has once again demonstrated its growing role in the global labor supply chain. According to official data, Vietnam’s manpower export in 2025 exceeded the annual plan by more than 11%, highlighting the country’s strong workforce capacity and rising international demand for Vietnamese workers.
This achievement not only reflects Vietnam’s effective labor export policies but also reinforces its position as a reliable manpower supplier for international markets, including Asia, the Middle East, and increasingly Europe.
Vietnam Exceeds 2025 Manpower Export Targets
In 2025, Vietnam successfully sent more than 144,000 workers abroad, surpassing the government’s original target by 11%. This milestone marks a significant recovery and growth compared to previous years affected by global disruptions.
The overseas deployment of Vietnamese workers continues to be managed through licensed labor export enterprises, ensuring compliance with international labor standards and host country regulations.
Key highlights:
- Total workers sent abroad: Over 144,000
- Target achievement rate: 111% of the annual plan
- Main destinations: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East, and emerging European markets
This strong performance confirms Vietnam’s ability to meet global labor shortages with a skilled and adaptable workforce.
Why Global Employers Are Choosing Vietnamese Workers
Vietnamese workers are increasingly preferred by international employers due to several competitive advantages:
1. Strong Work Ethic and Adaptability
Vietnamese workers are widely recognized for their discipline, willingness to learn, and adaptability to different working environments and cultures.
2. Competitive Labor Costs
Compared to other labor-exporting countries, Vietnam offers cost-effective manpower solutions without compromising productivity and quality.
3. Improved Skills and Training
Before deployment, workers undergo professional skills training, foreign language education, and legal orientation, ensuring smoother integration into overseas workplaces.
4. Government Support and Regulation
Vietnam’s labor export framework is tightly regulated, helping protect workers’ rights while ensuring reliability for foreign employers.
Diversification of Overseas Labor Markets
While traditional markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan remain dominant, Vietnam is actively diversifying its manpower export destinations.
In recent years, European countries such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Hungary, and Greece have shown growing interest in recruiting Vietnamese workers, especially in sectors facing severe labor shortages.
High-demand industries include:
- Manufacturing and industrial production
- Construction and civil engineering
- Healthcare and elderly care
- Agriculture and food processing
- Hospitality and services
This diversification strategy helps reduce dependency on a single market and enhances the long-term sustainability of Vietnam’s labor export sector.
Improving Workforce Quality for International Standards
To maintain its competitiveness, Vietnam is focusing not only on quantity but also on quality improvement of its overseas workforce.
Key initiatives include:
- Expanding vocational training centers
- Strengthening foreign language education (English, German, Japanese)
- Enhancing awareness of international labor laws and workplace safety
- Encouraging ethical recruitment practices
These measures help Vietnamese workers meet the strict requirements of high-income and regulated labor markets, especially in Europe.
Economic and Social Impact of Manpower Export
The success of Vietnam’s manpower export program generates significant economic and social benefits:
- Increased remittances, supporting household incomes and local development
- Skill transfer, as returning workers bring international experience back to Vietnam
- Job creation, through training institutions and recruitment agencies
- Stronger international cooperation in labor and workforce development
As global labor shortages intensify, Vietnam’s role in supplying trained workers is expected to expand further.
Outlook: Vietnam’s Global Manpower Supply in 2026 and Beyond
Building on its 2025 success, Vietnam aims to continue supplying workers to stable, high-income, and sustainable labor markets in the coming years.
With ongoing reforms, better training systems, and closer cooperation with international partners, Vietnam is well positioned to become one of Asia’s leading manpower supply hubs for the global economy.
Conclusion
Vietnam’s manpower export exceeding its 2025 target is a clear signal of the country’s growing importance in the international labor market. For global employers seeking a reliable, skilled, and cost-effective workforce, Vietnamese manpower presents a strong and sustainable solution.