In the 2026 winter-spring rice season, the whole country planted 2,932.2 thousand hectares, a decrease of 37.5 thousand hectares compared to the previous winter-spring season due to localities implementing the conversion of less efficient rice land to other crops or livestock with higher economic value, or to non-agricultural land.
As of April 20, 2026, the whole country had sown 2,932.9 thousand hectares of winter-spring rice, a decrease of 36.8 thousand hectares compared to the previous winter-spring crop.
International organizations had either maintained or upwardly revised their 2026 global growth forecasts compared to previous projections. Stronger-than-expected growth in economies such as the United States and the ASEAN region was anticipated to offset declines in Europe and the rest of the world
The global landscape in the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026) remained complex and unpredictable as escalating armed conflicts in the Middle East threatened international peace and security, triggering volatile energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and mounting inflationary pressures.
Include Exports and imports value by months of 2026
Agricultural production in February focused on cultivating and tending the winter-spring rice and other crops nationwide. Pig farming witnessed a recovery, poultry farming saw a stability, ensuring food supply for consumption during the Lunar New Year.
Agricultural production in February focused on sowing and caring for rice and winter-spring crops nationwide. As of February 20, 2026, the whole country had sown and transplanted 2,731.4 thousand hectares of winter-spring rice.
Agricultural production in January primary focused on sowing and tending the winter-spring rice and planting crops nationwide. the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was estimated to grow by 21.5% year-on-year.
As of January 20, 2026, the country had sown 1,910.7 thousand hectares of winter-spring rice, equivalent to 93.7% of the same period last year.
The Statistical Yearbook, an annual publication by the National Statistics Office, comprises basic data reflecting the general socio economic dynamic and situation of the whole country, socio-economic regions and localities.
