Economy, jobs and prices in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was 403.4 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 2.2% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 9th highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
Economic output per person in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was 438,291 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 6th 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 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya grew by 1.1% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 31st 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 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
Output per person in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya fell 2% between 2019 and 2024, from 445,066 to 438,291 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 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 3.2% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 63.4% and services (including construction) 33.4%. 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 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya economy in 2024 were manufacturing (58.3% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (11.7%) and transport and storage (4.7%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
Manufacturing accounted for 58.3% of GPP in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya in 2024, 4th highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 1.4% (Thailand: 6.2%), 32nd highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
The unemployment rate in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya averaged 0.55% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 2,900 unemployed people on average; it ranks 18th 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 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
An average of 526,100 people were in work in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 66.0% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
66.4% of people aged 15 and over in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 37th highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ranks 6 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Chon Buri | 601,977 baht |
| 4 | Chachoengsao | 457,059 baht |
| 5 | Phuket | 439,652 baht |
| 6 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 438,291 baht |
| 7 | Samut Sakhon | 390,952 baht |
| 8 | Prachin Buri | 361,645 baht |
| 9 | Phangnga | 332,727 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ranks 47 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Yala | 1.2% |
| 45 | Kanchanaburi | 1.2% |
| 46 | Phichit | 1.1% |
| 47 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 1.1% |
| 48 | Phetchabun | 1.1% |
| 49 | Kalasin | 1.0% |
| 50 | Ang Thong | 0.8% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ranks 49 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 0.56% |
| 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% |
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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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