The preliminary results of the 2026 Economic Census released by the General Statistics Office on July 13 provide a comprehensive overview of the national economic dynamics. Nearly 6.3 million operating establishments were recorded, with 859,048 of them being business entities officially conducting production and operational activities until the end of 2025.
The non-state private sector showed extraordinary resilience with 827,500 active businesses, registering a growth of 25.4% compared to 2020. This achievement is clear evidence of the effectiveness of government policies in promoting the private sector as the backbone of the national economy amid a challenging global market volatility.
On the other hand, the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector recorded the most impressive growth surge of 33.9% in the last five years, with a total of 29,800 active companies. This trend reaffirms Vietnam's position as an attractive investment destination and the country's success in relocating global supply chains domestically.
Structural transformation is also visible in the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) sector. Although the number of entities administratively decreased, this step reflects a more efficient restructuring focus by consolidating resources in strategic and crucial sectors.
By sector, the service industry dominates with a contribution of 71.3% of the total business units, while labor absorption in the national business sector experienced an increase of 19.7% compared to 2020. The growth of operating capital, which reached 69.9% in the last five years, is projected to continue strengthening Vietnam's production capacity and economic competitiveness in the future.
