Economy, jobs and prices in Phatthalung, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Phatthalung was 46.8 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.25% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 17th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Phatthalung?
Economic output per person in Phatthalung was 95,232 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 19th 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 Phatthalung growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Phatthalung grew by 2.7% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 32nd 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 Phatthalung?
Output per person in Phatthalung rose 27% between 2019 and 2024, from 74,929 to 95,232 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 Phatthalung?
In Phatthalung, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 36.6% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 11.6% and services (including construction) 51.8%. 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 Phatthalung make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Phatthalung economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (36.6% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (11.4%) and manufacturing (8.7%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Phatthalung?
Manufacturing accounted for 8.7% of GPP in Phatthalung in 2024, 18th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.3% (Thailand: 6.2%), 7th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Phatthalung?
The unemployment rate in Phatthalung averaged 0.79% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 2,250 unemployed people on average; it ranks 33rd 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 Phatthalung?
An average of 282,000 people were in work in Phatthalung during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 72.3% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Phatthalung?
72.8% of people aged 15 and over in Phatthalung were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 8th highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Phatthalung compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Phatthalung ranks 59 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 62 | Phrae | 92,993 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Phatthalung ranks 32 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Mukdahan | 3.0% |
| 30 | Chaiyaphum | 2.9% |
| 31 | Songkhla | 2.8% |
| 32 | Phatthalung | 2.7% |
| 33 | Loei | 2.7% |
| 34 | Uthai Thani | 2.5% |
| 35 | Chiang Mai | 2.5% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Phatthalung ranks 33 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Trang | 0.90% |
| 31 | Chiang Mai | 0.88% |
| 32 | Lop Buri | 0.83% |
| 33 | Phatthalung | 0.79% |
| 34 | Phayao | 0.75% |
| 35 | Prachin Buri | 0.75% |
| 36 | Saraburi | 0.73% |
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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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