Economy, jobs and prices in Bangkok, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Bangkok was 6.35 trillion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 34.0% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; the highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Bangkok?
Economic output per person in Bangkok was 697,529 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 2nd highest of 77 provinces; the figure for Thailand as a whole was 266,103 baht.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bangkok growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Bangkok grew by 3.4% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 26th fastest of 77 provinces for growth (Thailand: 2.9%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow much has income per person grown in Bangkok?
Output per person in Bangkok rose 9% between 2019 and 2024, from 637,582 to 697,529 baht (current prices, so partly inflation); across Thailand it rose 9%.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Bangkok?
In Bangkok, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 0.0% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 11.3% and services (including construction) 88.7%. For Thailand as a whole the shares were 8.9%, 29.4% and 61.7%.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat does Bangkok make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Bangkok economy in 2024 were wholesale and retail trade (23.4% of GPP), finance and insurance (14.9%) and public administration and defence (10.3%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Bangkok?
Manufacturing accounted for 10.2% of GPP in Bangkok in 2024, 30th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 9.3% (Thailand: 6.2%), 7th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow Bangkok compares with other capital cities
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Bangkok ranks 2 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayong | 956,135 baht |
| 2 | Bangkok | 697,529 baht |
| 3 | Chon Buri | 601,977 baht |
| 4 | Chachoengsao | 457,059 baht |
| 5 | Phuket | 439,652 baht |
| 6 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 438,291 baht |
| 7 | Samut Sakhon | 390,952 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Bangkok ranks 26 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Maha Sarakham | 3.9% |
| 24 | Trang | 3.7% |
| 25 | Samut Sakhon | 3.7% |
| 26 | Bangkok | 3.4% |
| 27 | Lamphun | 3.2% |
| 28 | Roi Et | 3.1% |
| 29 | Mukdahan | 3.0% |
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Sources
- Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council: Gross Regional and Provincial Product, 2024 edition (current prices and chain volume measures, 1995-2024p), with provincial population, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 929ba8ab2624…)
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