Nearly 50 million land plots across Vietnam have been updated with digital data, aiming to build an integrated ecosystem connecting land, population, taxation, and planning systems. This effort promises to enhance transparency and efficiency in land management.

Currently, provinces and cities are accelerating the development of modern and synchronized land databases. One of the primary goals of this initiative is to assign unique identifiers to each land plot - akin to a "citizen ID number" - to support transparent and effective management, planning, and transactions.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of mid-August 2025, all 34 centrally governed provinces and cities had completed cadastral database development, with over 49.7 million land plots fully updated.

The highlight of this process is the digital identification of each land parcel, similar to assigning a "citizen code," which is then connected to the national population database.

According to the Department of Land Administration, all 34 provinces have completed integration and data sharing between land records and population databases. Most have also linked land registration offices with tax authorities, allowing for automatic determination of financial obligations.

A representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment stated: “Identifying and digitizing each land plot allows for clear origin tracking, usage management, and transaction transparency. It also helps prevent losses of public land revenue and lays the groundwork for online land-related public services.”

To date, 462 out of 696 district-level units (based on the old administrative structure) have completed land data synchronization. Notably, 28 out of 34 provinces (equivalent to 42 out of 63 under the former structure) are actively implementing integrated data systems for fully digital administrative procedures.

In parallel with digital ID assignments, the ministry is also building a nationwide digital land-use status map.

It has instructed localities to carry out land inventories and compile 2024 land-use status maps. To assist in this effort, the ministry provided TKKK2024 and TKOnline software platforms. As of August 29, 2025, Hai Phong City became the first locality to officially submit its land inventory via the system. Additionally, 10 other provinces, including Lai Chau, Dien Bien, and Nghe An, have completed approvals for 100% of communes using the software.

This digital mapping system will directly support land-use planning, monitor land-use changes, and guide public investment management. The land database is also being integrated with taxation, finance, and civil registry sectors to streamline file processing and improve service delivery.

To ensure accuracy, the ministry has proposed a "90-day campaign" to cleanse and validate the land database, aiming to create a consistent and precise system that serves citizens and businesses in all types of transactions - from transfers and mortgages to tax declarations.

Clearly, assigning a "digital identity" to each land plot marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s digital transformation journey. It is a crucial step toward improving land management for what is one of the country’s most valuable resources, fostering transparency and serving the interests of the entire society.

Vu Diep