Economy, jobs and prices in Phitsanulok, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Phitsanulok was 116.1 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.62% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 30th highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Phitsanulok?
Economic output per person in Phitsanulok was 130,254 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 38th highest 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 Phitsanulok growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Phitsanulok grew by 0.2% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 23rd 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 Phitsanulok?
Output per person in Phitsanulok rose 15% between 2019 and 2024, from 113,223 to 130,254 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 Phitsanulok?
In Phitsanulok, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 26.5% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 13.2% and services (including construction) 60.3%. 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 Phitsanulok make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Phitsanulok economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (26.5% of GPP), education (13.2%) and wholesale and retail trade (11.4%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Phitsanulok?
Manufacturing accounted for 9.8% of GPP in Phitsanulok in 2024, 25th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.9% (Thailand: 6.2%), 26th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Phitsanulok?
The unemployment rate in Phitsanulok averaged 0.53% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 2,550 unemployed people on average; it ranks 17th lowest 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 Phitsanulok?
An average of 481,700 people were in work in Phitsanulok during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 63.2% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Phitsanulok?
63.6% of people aged 15 and over in Phitsanulok were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 24th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Phitsanulok compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Phitsanulok ranks 38 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Tak | 139,020 baht |
| 36 | Ang Thong | 134,085 baht |
| 37 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | 131,210 baht |
| 38 | Phitsanulok | 130,254 baht |
| 39 | Nakhon Nayok | 129,204 baht |
| 40 | Uthai Thani | 128,660 baht |
| 41 | Loei | 128,491 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Phitsanulok ranks 55 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Mae Hong Son | 0.6% |
| 53 | Si Sa Ket | 0.4% |
| 54 | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 0.2% |
| 55 | Phitsanulok | 0.2% |
| 56 | Sukhothai | 0.2% |
| 57 | Uttaradit | 0.1% |
| 58 | Sing Buri | -0.0% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Phitsanulok ranks 50 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Kalasin | 0.56% |
| 48 | Nan | 0.55% |
| 49 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 0.55% |
| 50 | Phitsanulok | 0.53% |
| 51 | Ubon Ratchathani | 0.52% |
| 52 | Samut Songkhram | 0.49% |
| 53 | Chon Buri | 0.49% |
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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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