Economy, jobs and prices in Nong Bua Lam Phu, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Nong Bua Lam Phu was 34.7 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.19% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 12th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Nong Bua Lam Phu?
Economic output per person in Nong Bua Lam Phu was 74,390 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 3rd 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 Nong Bua Lam Phu growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Nong Bua Lam Phu grew by 5.8% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 15th 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 Nong Bua Lam Phu?
Output per person in Nong Bua Lam Phu rose 24% between 2019 and 2024, from 60,185 to 74,390 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 Nong Bua Lam Phu?
In Nong Bua Lam Phu, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 25.0% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 21.8% and services (including construction) 53.2%. 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 Nong Bua Lam Phu make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Nong Bua Lam Phu economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (25.0% of GPP), manufacturing (18.6%) and wholesale and retail trade (12.0%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Nong Bua Lam Phu?
Manufacturing accounted for 18.6% of GPP in Nong Bua Lam Phu in 2024, 24th highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.1% (Thailand: 6.2%), the lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Nong Bua Lam Phu?
An average of 215,400 people were in work in Nong Bua Lam Phu during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 56.1% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Nong Bua Lam Phu?
56.1% of people aged 15 and over in Nong Bua Lam Phu were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 2nd lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Nong Bua Lam Phu compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Nong Bua Lam Phu ranks 75 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)
Nong Bua Lam Phu ranks 15 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 18 | Sakon Nakhon | 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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