HCMC – Vietnam aims to complete its national land database in 2026, with authorities accelerating work to finalize tens of millions of land records as part of the country’s broader digital transformation drive.
As of the end of April 2026, more than 24 million land parcels nationwide met the “accurate–complete–clean–live” data standards. However, around 43 million parcels have yet to be digitized, while another 38 million require updates and verification to complete the national system.
The country’s 34 cities and provinces have synchronized their databases with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, covering some 62.4 million land parcels and laying a foundation for the next phase.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has urged ministries, agencies, and localities to mobilize maximum resources to ensure the database is completed on schedule in 2026, stressing there must be no delays.
The instruction was made at a meeting on May 6 reviewing the implementation of Directive 05/CT-TTg, as the remaining workload remains substantial and critical to national digital transformation and modern land governance.
To meet the target, specific deadlines have been set. All 38 million land parcels requiring updates must be cleaned and completed by the end of June, while the creation of data for roughly 43 million additional parcels is to be largely finished in the third quarter of this year. Relevant ministries and agencies have been tasked with ensuring data security, safety, and interoperability, avoiding fragmented systems or inconsistent standards across localities.
Beyond numerical targets, the deputy prime minister emphasized the need to effectively utilize the database to serve citizens and businesses. Once digitized, the data must be used to cut paperwork, processing time, and administrative costs, preventing the need for citizens to resubmit information already available in the system.
The period through the end of June has been designated a peak phase, requiring coordinated efforts across the political system to ensure clear responsibilities and timely completion of the national land database.
