Economy, jobs and prices in Maha Sarakham, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Maha Sarakham was 72.2 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.39% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 31st lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Maha Sarakham?
Economic output per person in Maha Sarakham was 95,286 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 20th 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 Maha Sarakham growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Maha Sarakham grew by 3.9% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 23rd 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 Maha Sarakham?
Output per person in Maha Sarakham rose 26% between 2019 and 2024, from 75,337 to 95,286 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 Maha Sarakham?
In Maha Sarakham, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 22.0% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 13.3% and services (including construction) 64.7%. 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 Maha Sarakham make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Maha Sarakham economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (22.0% of GPP), education (20.7%) and manufacturing (10.9%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Maha Sarakham?
Manufacturing accounted for 10.9% of GPP in Maha Sarakham in 2024, 33rd lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.9% (Thailand: 6.2%), 28th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Maha Sarakham?
An average of 402,600 people were in work in Maha Sarakham during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 64.8% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Maha Sarakham?
64.8% of people aged 15 and over in Maha Sarakham were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 33rd lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Maha Sarakham compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Maha Sarakham ranks 58 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 60 | Si Sa Ket | 94,693 baht |
| 61 | Buri Ram | 94,090 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Maha Sarakham ranks 23 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Chon Buri | 4.5% |
| 21 | Sa Kaeo | 4.3% |
| 22 | Udon Thani | 4.0% |
| 23 | Maha Sarakham | 3.9% |
| 24 | Trang | 3.7% |
| 25 | Samut Sakhon | 3.7% |
| 26 | Bangkok | 3.4% |
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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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