As a rapidly developing emerging market, Vietnam exhibits significant regional differences in the distribution of skilled talent. These differences stem from factors such as economic structure, education levels, and degree of industrialization in various regions. This article will analyze the characteristics of skilled talent distribution in Vietnam’s major regions by citing objective surveys and official statistical data, and will visually demonstrate these differences through numerical calculations, charts, rankings, and scoring methods.
1. Overall Distribution of Skilled Talent
According to statistical data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and the latest survey released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO), the overall distribution of skilled talent across various regions in Vietnam in 2023 is as follows:
Ho Chi Minh City: Highest concentration of skilled talent in the country, accounting for 25% of the national total.
Hanoi: Accounts for 20% of the national total of skilled talent.
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: As important components of the southern industrial zone, these two provinces collectively account for 15% of the national total of skilled talent.
Hai Phong City: Accounts for 10% of the national total of skilled talent.
Da Nang City: Accounts for 8% of the national total of skilled talent.
An Giang Province and other remote areas: Collectively account for 22% of the national total of skilled talent.
2. Distribution of Skilled Talent by Industry Sector
According to industry surveys by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the distribution of skilled talent in major industry sectors across different regions is as follows:
Ho Chi Minh City: Mainly concentrated in high-tech, Information Technology (IT), financial services, and manufacturing. IT talent and high-tech engineers account for the highest proportion, about 30% of the city’s total skilled talent.
Hanoi: Dominated by manufacturing, construction and engineering, and financial services. Manufacturing engineers and construction-related talent collectively account for 40%.
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: Heavy industry and manufacturing talent dominate, accounting for about 50% of the region’s total skilled talent.
Hai Phong City: Abundant in port logistics and manufacturing talent, with logistics management and operational talent accounting for about 35%.
Da Nang City: Mainly tourism and IT talent, with tourism management and service-related talent accounting for 25%, and IT talent accounting for 20%.
An Giang Province and other remote areas: Mainly focused on agriculture and primary processing industries, with agricultural technicians accounting for 30%.
3. Educational Background and Professional Qualifications of Skilled Talent
There are also significant differences in the distribution of educational backgrounds and professional qualifications of skilled talent across different regions. The main characteristics of each region are as follows:
Ho Chi Minh City: Has the highest proportion of talent with bachelor’s degrees or above, accounting for about 35% of the city’s skilled talent, with a particular concentration in engineering, technology, and IT fields.
Hanoi: Similar to Ho Chi Minh City, with 30% of skilled talent holding bachelor’s degrees or above, mostly concentrated in engineering and construction fields.
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: Mainly graduates from vocational schools and technical secondary schools, accounting for about 60% of total skilled talent, with relatively fewer highly educated talents.
Hai Phong City: Vocational school graduates account for 45%, while those with bachelor’s degrees or above account for 20%.
Da Nang City: Vocational school and college graduates account for 40%, while highly educated talent accounts for 25%.
An Giang Province and other remote areas: Skilled talent mainly comprises those with technical secondary school and high school education, with less than 10% holding bachelor’s degrees or above.
4. Cost Comparison of Skilled Talent
In terms of employment costs for skilled talent, regional differences are mainly reflected in wage levels and benefits. The following are the average monthly salary data for skilled talent in various regions [Data source: Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs]:
Ho Chi Minh City: IT and high-tech talent earn about 15,000,000 – 25,000,000 VND per month.
Hanoi: Manufacturing and construction industry talent earn about 12,000,000 – 20,000,000 VND per month.
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: Heavy industry skilled talent earn about 10,000,000 – 18,000,000 VND per month.
Hai Phong City: Logistics and manufacturing skilled talent earn about 9,000,000 – 15,000,000 VND per month.
Da Nang City: IT and tourism industry skilled talent earn about 8,000,000 – 14,000,000 VND per month.
An Giang Province and other remote areas: Agricultural and primary processing skilled talent earn about 5,000,000 – 10,000,000 VND per month.
5. Mobility and Stability of Skilled Talent
The mobility and job stability of skilled talent are also important factors for companies to consider. According to data from Vietnamese recruitment platforms, the following are the average turnover rates for skilled talent in various regions:
Ho Chi Minh City: 20% (High turnover rate, intense market competition)
Hanoi: 15% (Moderate turnover rate, relatively stable market)
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: 25% (High turnover rate, intense competition in industrial zones)
Hai Phong City: 10% (Low turnover rate, relatively stable workforce)
Da Nang City: 15% (Moderate turnover rate, higher mobility in the tourism industry)
An Giang Province and other remote areas: 5% (Low turnover rate, limited job opportunities)
Conclusions and Recommendations
Through an in-depth analysis of the distribution characteristics, industry sectors, educational backgrounds, costs, and mobility of skilled talent across different regions in Vietnam, the following conclusions can be drawn:
Ho Chi Minh City: Suitable for high-tech and IT industries, with a high concentration of skilled talent. Costs are higher, but productivity is strong. Higher mobility makes it suitable for innovative enterprises.
Hanoi: Abundant talent in manufacturing and construction industries, with moderate costs and higher stability. Suitable for large manufacturing enterprises and construction companies.
Dong Nai and Binh Duong Provinces: Concentration of heavy industry talent, but with higher mobility. Suitable for companies with strong talent attraction capabilities.
Hai Phong City: Stable talent in logistics and manufacturing, with lower costs. Suitable for port-related industries.
Da Nang City: Great development potential in tourism and IT industries, with lower costs. Suitable for service industries and small to medium-sized IT enterprises.
An Giang Province and other remote areas: Suitable for agriculture and primary processing industries, with the lowest costs. Appropriate for labor-intensive enterprises, but attention should be paid to talent supply and stability.
Through these analyses, Chinese companies can better understand the distribution characteristics of skilled talent across various regions in Vietnam, and accordingly formulate precise investment plans and talent strategies to maximize their competitiveness and operational efficiency in the Vietnamese market.
