Received: 03-01-2024 / Accepted: 26-01-2024
The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate factors influencing land use changes in Hung Yen province. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and regression analysis. Results from the investigation of land use status show that in Hung Yen province, there were 3 types of land that changed tremendously during 10-year period (2012-2022), including rice land, perennial cropland, and construction land. The study has identified 04 main factors influencing land use changes in the province, i.e. (i) State policy on land use management, (ii) Economy, (iii) Infrastructure development and (iv) Location. In particular, the State's policy on land use management factor exerted the greatest impact on land use changes in Hung Yen province. The finding of the study is an important practical basis for local authorities on orientations in the process of rational land use and sustainable protection of land resources.