Economy, jobs and prices in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Nakhon Phanom was 56.1 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.30% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 25th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Nakhon Phanom?
Economic output per person in Nakhon Phanom was 104,924 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 23rd 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 Nakhon Phanom growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Nakhon Phanom grew by 6.6% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 11th 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 Nakhon Phanom?
Output per person in Nakhon Phanom rose 32% between 2019 and 2024, from 79,499 to 104,924 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 Nakhon Phanom?
In Nakhon Phanom, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 33.1% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 9.8% and services (including construction) 57.0%. 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 Nakhon Phanom make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Nakhon Phanom economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (33.1% of GPP), education (15.5%) and wholesale and retail trade (11.5%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Nakhon Phanom?
Manufacturing accounted for 7.6% of GPP in Nakhon Phanom in 2024, 12th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.9% (Thailand: 6.2%), 29th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Nakhon Phanom?
The unemployment rate in Nakhon Phanom averaged 2.11% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 5,790 unemployed people on average; it ranks 4th highest 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 Nakhon Phanom?
An average of 268,900 people were in work in Nakhon Phanom during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 61.3% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Nakhon Phanom?
62.6% of people aged 15 and over in Nakhon Phanom were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 20th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Nakhon Phanom compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Nakhon Phanom ranks 55 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Phetchabun | 107,129 baht |
| 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 |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Nakhon Phanom ranks 11 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Trat | 7.2% |
| 9 | Rayong | 7.0% |
| 10 | Chai Nat | 7.0% |
| 11 | Nakhon Phanom | 6.6% |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 6.3% |
| 13 | Kamphaeng Phet | 6.3% |
| 14 | Khon Kaen | 5.8% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Nakhon Phanom ranks 4 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narathiwat | 2.37% |
| 2 | Amnat Charoen | 2.25% |
| 3 | Sukhothai | 2.22% |
| 4 | Nakhon Phanom | 2.11% |
| 5 | Kamphaeng Phet | 1.99% |
| 6 | Phangnga | 1.84% |
| 7 | Samut Prakan | 1.75% |
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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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