Economy, jobs and prices in Khon Kaen, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Khon Kaen was 238.7 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 1.3% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 18th highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Khon Kaen?
Economic output per person in Khon Kaen was 140,255 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 34th 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 Khon Kaen growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Khon Kaen grew by 5.8% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 14th 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 Khon Kaen?
Output per person in Khon Kaen rose 13% between 2019 and 2024, from 124,336 to 140,255 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 Khon Kaen?
In Khon Kaen, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 11.1% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 31.8% and services (including construction) 57.1%. 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 Khon Kaen make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Khon Kaen economy in 2024 were manufacturing (29.1% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (12.8%) and education (12.6%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Khon Kaen?
Manufacturing accounted for 29.1% of GPP in Khon Kaen in 2024, 13th highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 3.0% (Thailand: 6.2%), 19th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Khon Kaen?
An average of 866,700 people were in work in Khon Kaen during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 61.7% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Khon Kaen?
61.9% of people aged 15 and over in Khon Kaen were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 16th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Khon Kaen compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Khon Kaen ranks 34 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lop Buri | 151,273 baht |
| 32 | Nakhon Sawan | 145,021 baht |
| 33 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 140,499 baht |
| 34 | Khon Kaen | 140,255 baht |
| 35 | Tak | 139,020 baht |
| 36 | Ang Thong | 134,085 baht |
| 37 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | 131,210 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Khon Kaen ranks 14 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nakhon Phanom | 6.6% |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 6.3% |
| 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% |
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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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