The national census is to evaluate the growth in quantity, size, and labor of economic establishments, thereby, using it as a basis to set out socio-economic development strategies in the coming time, meeting the management requirements of the Party, State, ministries, industries, and localities.

The 2021 economic census will take place nationwide, divided into two phases. Phase 1, starting from March to mid-May this year, will collect information on production and business establishments of the business sector and administrative, non-business, and association establishments. Phase 2 will be implemented from May 15 to the end of July 30 this year.