Changes to the release schedule of GDP and GRDP figures.

The government has just issued Decree No. 13/2026/ND-CP dated January 13, 2026, moving the announcement schedule for GDP and GRDP data earlier than Decree No. 62/2024/ND-CP issued on June 7, 2024. Accordingly, the announcement date for GDP data is moved forward from the 6th to the 3rd, and the announcement date for GRDP data is moved forward from the 1st to the 29th of the previous month.

A view of Hoa Lu ward (image collected from the internet)

Specifically, the GDP figures are as follows:

Estimated figures for Q1; preliminary figures for Q4 of the year preceding the reporting year: April 3rd of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for Q2, 6 months, and the first full-year estimate; preliminary Q1 figures: July 3rd of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for Q3 and the first nine months; preliminary figures for Q2 and the first six months: October 3rd of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for the fourth quarter and the second full-year estimate; preliminary figures for the third quarter and the first nine months: January 3rd of the year following the reporting year;

Preliminary full-year figures: October 3rd of the year following the reporting year.

Official figures for the full year and quarter of the reporting year: October 3rd of the second year following the reporting year.

The GRDP figures are as follows:

Estimated figures for Q1; preliminary figures for Q4 of the year preceding the reporting year: March 29th of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for Q2, 6 months, and the first full-year estimate; preliminary Q1 figures: June 29th of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for Q3 and the first nine months; preliminary figures for Q2 and the first six months: September 29th of the reporting year.

Estimated figures for Q4 and full-year (second round); preliminary figures for Q3 and the first nine months: November 29th of the reporting year;

Preliminary full-year figures: September 29th of the year following the reporting year.

Official figures for the full year and quarter of the reporting year: September 29th of the second year following the reporting year.

These changes aim to ensure the timely collection and compilation of statistical information to serve Party and Government agencies, the Prime Minister , and all levels of government in management and administration.

This Decree shall take effect from April 10, 2026.

Source: https://ninhbinh.gov.vn/kinh-te/thay-doi-thoi-gian-cong-bo-so-lieu-gdp-grdp-369870