Economy, jobs and prices in Chon Buri, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Chon Buri was 1.23 trillion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 6.6% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 2nd highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Chon Buri?
Economic output per person in Chon Buri was 601,977 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 3rd 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 Chon Buri growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Chon Buri grew by 4.5% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 20th 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 Chon Buri?
Output per person in Chon Buri rose 9% between 2019 and 2024, from 553,957 to 601,977 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 Chon Buri?
In Chon Buri, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 1.7% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 54.9% and services (including construction) 43.4%. 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 Chon Buri make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Chon Buri economy in 2024 were manufacturing (48.0% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (11.1%) and hotels and restaurants (8.4%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Chon Buri?
Manufacturing accounted for 48.0% of GPP in Chon Buri in 2024, 7th highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 8.4% (Thailand: 6.2%), 8th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Chon Buri?
The unemployment rate in Chon Buri averaged 0.49% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 6,160 unemployed people on average; it ranks 14th lowest of 66 among the provinces with a full year of data (Thailand: 0.82%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow many people are employed in Chon Buri?
An average of 1,246,300 people were in work in Chon Buri during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 70.9% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Chon Buri?
71.2% of people aged 15 and over in Chon Buri were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 10th highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Chon Buri compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Chon Buri ranks 3 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)
Chon Buri ranks 20 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Amnat Charoen | 4.8% |
| 18 | Sakon Nakhon | 4.8% |
| 19 | Satun | 4.6% |
| 20 | Chon Buri | 4.5% |
| 21 | Sa Kaeo | 4.3% |
| 22 | Udon Thani | 4.0% |
| 23 | Maha Sarakham | 3.9% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Chon Buri ranks 53 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Phitsanulok | 0.53% |
| 51 | Ubon Ratchathani | 0.52% |
| 52 | Samut Songkhram | 0.49% |
| 53 | Chon Buri | 0.49% |
| 54 | Surin | 0.48% |
| 55 | Mae Hong Son | 0.45% |
| 56 | Chiang Rai | 0.44% |
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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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