From 2013 to 2023, Vietnam’s arable land and permanent crops area increased steadily from 102.11 to 119.79 thousand square kilometers, reflecting a year-on-year variation peak of 12.45% in 2015 and a generally stable growth trend. Notably, year-on-year variations saw marginal declines in 2017 and 2018, while a slight recovery occurred from 2019 onwards. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was approximately 0.82%, indicating moderate but consistent growth.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued expansion of arable land and permanent crops, forecasted at a CAGR of 0.8% over the next five years.
Potential impacts of climate change and urbanization on land availability.
Adoption of advanced agricultural technologies to optimize land use.