The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs’ Department of Overseas Labor reported that a total of 143,160 Vietnamese workers, including 45,350 female workers, went to work abroad in the first 11 months of 2024.

This figure represents 114% of the 2024 plan, exceeding the annual target of sending 125,000 workers abroad under contract.

In fact, the plan to send Vietnamese workers overseas in 2024 "reached the finish line" early, within just 10 months, but by the end of November, the number continued to surpass expectations. This success was attributed to the stable maintenance of traditional markets.

Japan emerged as the largest contributor, receiving nearly half of the total number of workers sent abroad, with 69,188 workers, including 28,665 female workers.

Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan noted that in recent years, trainees and Vietnamese workers going to Japan have consistently made up more than 50% of the total number of Vietnamese workers abroad.

In addition to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea also played significant roles, with Taiwan receiving 53,271 workers (14,406 female workers) and South Korea 11,273 workers (1,118 female workers) over the 11-month period.

Beyond these traditional markets, the ministry has expanded to several European labor markets that offer good income levels and working conditions. Although the number of workers in these markets is currently small, the working conditions and income are relatively favorable.