Economy, jobs and prices in Roi Et, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Roi Et was 89.2 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.48% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 38th highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Roi Et?
Economic output per person in Roi Et was 86,447 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 10th 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 Roi Et growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Roi Et grew by 3.1% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 28th 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 Roi Et?
Output per person in Roi Et rose 20% between 2019 and 2024, from 72,309 to 86,447 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 Roi Et?
In Roi Et, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 21.7% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 10.6% and services (including construction) 67.7%. 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 Roi Et make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Roi Et economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (21.7% of GPP), education (15.7%) and wholesale and retail trade (11.9%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Roi Et?
Manufacturing accounted for 8.3% of GPP in Roi Et in 2024, 14th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 1.1% (Thailand: 6.2%), 33rd lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Roi Et?
The unemployment rate in Roi Et averaged 0.60% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 3,160 unemployed people on average; it ranks 23rd 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 Roi Et?
An average of 522,400 people were in work in Roi Et during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 61.6% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Roi Et?
62.0% of people aged 15 and over in Roi Et were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 17th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Roi Et compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Roi Et ranks 68 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Nan | 90,497 baht |
| 66 | Chaiyaphum | 89,475 baht |
| 67 | Kalasin | 86,650 baht |
| 68 | Roi Et | 86,447 baht |
| 69 | Ubon Ratchathani | 86,242 baht |
| 70 | Pattani | 84,804 baht |
| 71 | Sakon Nakhon | 84,215 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Roi Et ranks 28 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Samut Sakhon | 3.7% |
| 26 | Bangkok | 3.4% |
| 27 | Lamphun | 3.2% |
| 28 | Roi Et | 3.1% |
| 29 | Mukdahan | 3.0% |
| 30 | Chaiyaphum | 2.9% |
| 31 | Songkhla | 2.8% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Roi Et ranks 44 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nakhon Sawan | 0.61% |
| 42 | Nong Khai | 0.60% |
| 43 | Rayong | 0.60% |
| 44 | Roi Et | 0.60% |
| 45 | Nonthaburi | 0.59% |
| 46 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 0.56% |
| 47 | Kalasin | 0.56% |
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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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