Economy, jobs and prices in Narathiwat, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Narathiwat was 49.6 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.27% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 20th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Narathiwat?
Economic output per person in Narathiwat was 66,785 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), the 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 Narathiwat growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Narathiwat shrank by 4.3% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking the 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 Narathiwat?
Output per person in Narathiwat rose 11% between 2019 and 2024, from 60,398 to 66,785 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 Narathiwat?
In Narathiwat, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 29.3% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 9.6% and services (including construction) 61.1%. 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 Narathiwat make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Narathiwat economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (29.3% of GPP), education (16.8%) and wholesale and retail trade (9.8%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Narathiwat?
Manufacturing accounted for 7.5% of GPP in Narathiwat in 2024, 11th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 1.2% (Thailand: 6.2%), 35th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Narathiwat?
The unemployment rate in Narathiwat averaged 2.37% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 8,980 unemployed people on average; it ranks the 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 Narathiwat?
An average of 369,000 people were in work in Narathiwat during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 62.2% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Narathiwat?
63.7% of people aged 15 and over in Narathiwat were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 25th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Narathiwat compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Narathiwat ranks 77 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)
Narathiwat ranks 77 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Chumphon | -2.4% |
| 72 | Lampang | -2.5% |
| 73 | Phayao | -2.8% |
| 74 | Nan | -3.1% |
| 75 | Chachoengsao | -3.3% |
| 76 | Saraburi | -4.2% |
| 77 | Narathiwat | -4.3% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Narathiwat ranks 1 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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