Job Opportunities in Vietnam 2025–2030: Which Industries Will Break Through?
As Vietnam’s economy recovers strongly from the pandemic and integrates deeply into the global market, the labor market in the 2025–2030 period promises diverse job opportunities, attractive income levels, and long-term career prospects. However, along with opportunities come challenges related to professional qualifications, job skills, and adaptability in a globalized environment.
Rising Demand for Human Resources
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Human Resources Forecasting and Labor Market Information, in 2025, the city will require approximately 310,000–330,000 workers. Of this:
- Trade and services: 67.7%
- Industry and construction: 31.8%
- Agriculture, forestry, fisheries: 0.5%
By qualification level, trained labor will account for 88.11%, including:
- Elementary vocational training: 34.61%
- Intermediate: 20.14%
- College: 14.6%
- University and above: 18.76%
- Unskilled labor: 11.89%
This highlights the growing demand for higher professional and technical skills, posing a challenge for new entrants to the workforce.
Four key industrial sectors — mechanical engineering, electronics & IT, food processing, and chemicals–plastics–rubber — are expected to need 65,100–69,300 workers annually, accounting for 21% of industrial labor demand. Meanwhile, service sectors such as finance–banking–insurance, education, tourism, healthcare, real estate, logistics–transportation–warehousing, trade, and telecommunications will require 170,500–181,500 workers annually, or 55% of the total demand.
Digital Economy and ICT Leading the Way
According to the National Digital Transformation Strategy, by 2030 the digital economy could account for up to 30% of GDP. This implies soaring demand for human resources in information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cybersecurity, and e-commerce.
A TopDev survey shows that Vietnam will need about 500,000 IT workers by 2025 to meet market demand. IT job postings are projected to grow 30% over the next five years, while programmer salaries range from US$1,100–3,000 per month, many times higher than the average labor income.
Renewable Energy and Green Economy
Vietnam has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Renewable energy sectors — wind, solar, and green hydrogen — along with environmental engineering are expected to generate tens of thousands of new jobs. While no official figures are available, experts predict double-digit annual growth in labor demand through 2030, particularly for engineers and project managers with international qualifications.
Logistics and Global Supply Chains
Vietnam remains a magnet for multinational corporations thanks to its strategic location. According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, by 2030 the country will require about 2.2 million logistics workers, including at least 200,000 high-quality professionals. The industry is growing 15–20% annually, with strong demand for supply chain managers, multimodal transport specialists, and digital warehouse operations.
Finance, Banking, and Fintech
The boom in digital payments and online banking is reshaping the financial market. Over 260 fintech companies currently operate in Vietnam, spanning e-wallets, payments, blockchain, and asset management. Reports forecast fintech labor demand to grow 8–9% annually through 2030.
The average fintech salary is about US$1,115 per month, higher than e-commerce (US$895). In banking, demand for high-level roles in digital banking and data analytics is expected to grow 20% annually through 2025, fueling fierce competition for talent.
Healthcare and Biotechnology
With an aging population, the healthcare–biotech sector is projected to need hundreds of thousands of additional workers during 2025–2030. Beyond doctors and nurses, the market faces shortages in medical technology, biopharmaceuticals, and community healthcare management specialists.
High-Tech Agriculture and Food Industry
In line with food security and export strategies, high-tech agriculture is poised for strong growth. Models applying IoT, AI, and deep-processing technologies will open new opportunities for agricultural engineers, data analysts, and agri-value chain managers. Studies forecast labor demand in high-tech agriculture to rise 10–15% annually through 2030, especially in delta and highland provinces.
Skills Requirements for Workers
While opportunities abound, challenges remain significant. According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, up to 70% of Vietnam’s workforce has not received formal technical training. In this context, digital skills, foreign languages, and cross-disciplinary adaptability will be the keys to competitiveness.
The 2025–2030 period will be pivotal, as new industries emerge and reshape Vietnam’s labor market. ICT, renewable energy, logistics, finance–fintech, healthcare, and high-tech agriculture are expected to be the breakthrough sectors, offering millions of opportunities. However, to seize this “golden window,” both businesses and workers must invest seriously in training, skill upgrading, and global trend adaptation.
