Economy, jobs and prices in Mae Hong Son, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Mae Hong Son was 17.9 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.10% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; the lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Mae Hong Son?
Economic output per person in Mae Hong Son was 72,790 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 2nd 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 Mae Hong Son growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Mae Hong Son grew by 0.6% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 26th slowest 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 Mae Hong Son?
Output per person in Mae Hong Son rose 10% between 2019 and 2024, from 66,300 to 72,790 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 Mae Hong Son?
In Mae Hong Son, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 32.8% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 7.1% and services (including construction) 60.0%. 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 Mae Hong Son make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Mae Hong Son economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (32.8% of GPP), education (11.6%) and public administration and defence (9.8%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Mae Hong Son?
Manufacturing accounted for 5.3% of GPP in Mae Hong Son in 2024, 6th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 2.8% (Thailand: 6.2%), 20th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Mae Hong Son?
The unemployment rate in Mae Hong Son averaged 0.45% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 600 unemployed people on average; it ranks 12th 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 Mae Hong Son?
An average of 134,700 people were in work in Mae Hong Son during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 63.9% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Mae Hong Son?
64.2% of people aged 15 and over in Mae Hong Son were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 29th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Mae Hong Son compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Mae Hong Son ranks 76 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Sakon Nakhon | 84,215 baht |
| 72 | Sa Kaeo | 83,913 baht |
| 73 | Yasothon | 78,405 baht |
| 74 | Mukdahan | 75,520 baht |
| 75 | Nong Bua Lam Phu | 74,390 baht |
| 76 | Mae Hong Son | 72,790 baht |
| 77 | Narathiwat | 66,785 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Mae Hong Son ranks 52 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Kalasin | 1.0% |
| 50 | Ang Thong | 0.8% |
| 51 | Nakhon Sawan | 0.6% |
| 52 | Mae Hong Son | 0.6% |
| 53 | Si Sa Ket | 0.4% |
| 54 | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 0.2% |
| 55 | Phitsanulok | 0.2% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Mae Hong Son ranks 55 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 57 | Chanthaburi | 0.44% |
| 58 | Nakhon Pathom | 0.41% |
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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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