Economy, jobs and prices in Bueng Kan, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Bueng Kan was 36.2 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.19% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 13th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Bueng Kan?
Economic output per person in Bueng Kan was 102,107 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 22nd lowest 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 Bueng Kan growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Bueng Kan grew by 5.0% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 16th 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 Bueng Kan?
Output per person in Bueng Kan rose 43% between 2019 and 2024, from 71,417 to 102,107 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 Bueng Kan?
In Bueng Kan, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 38.3% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 18.2% and services (including construction) 43.5%. 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 Bueng Kan make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Bueng Kan economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (38.3% of GPP), manufacturing (15.7%) and wholesale and retail trade (12.4%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Bueng Kan?
Manufacturing accounted for 15.7% of GPP in Bueng Kan in 2024, 35th highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.4% (Thailand: 6.2%), 12th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Bueng Kan?
An average of 185,200 people were in work in Bueng Kan during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 63.4% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Bueng Kan?
63.5% of people aged 15 and over in Bueng Kan were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 23rd lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Bueng Kan compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Bueng Kan ranks 56 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Udon Thani | 106,882 baht |
| 54 | Lampang | 106,733 baht |
| 55 | Nakhon Phanom | 104,924 baht |
| 56 | Bueng Kan | 102,107 baht |
| 57 | Sukhothai | 95,731 baht |
| 58 | Maha Sarakham | 95,286 baht |
| 59 | Phatthalung | 95,232 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Bueng Kan ranks 16 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kamphaeng Phet | 6.3% |
| 14 | Khon Kaen | 5.8% |
| 15 | Nong Bua Lam Phu | 5.8% |
| 16 | Bueng Kan | 5.0% |
| 17 | Amnat Charoen | 4.8% |
| 18 | Sakon Nakhon | 4.8% |
| 19 | Satun | 4.6% |
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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…)
- National Statistical Office of Thailand: Labour Force Survey: unemployed, current labour force, employed and working-age population by province, quarters 1-4 of B.E. 2568 (2025), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7f4f7e5349ce…)
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