Economy, jobs and prices in Sa Kaeo, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Sa Kaeo was 57.3 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.31% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 26th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Sa Kaeo?
Economic output per person in Sa Kaeo was 83,913 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 6th 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 Sa Kaeo growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Sa Kaeo grew by 4.3% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 21st 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 Sa Kaeo?
Output per person in Sa Kaeo rose 10% between 2019 and 2024, from 76,090 to 83,913 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 Sa Kaeo?
In Sa Kaeo, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 24.4% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 23.3% and services (including construction) 52.3%. 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 Sa Kaeo make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Sa Kaeo economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (24.4% of GPP), manufacturing (20.0%) and wholesale and retail trade (12.0%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Sa Kaeo?
Manufacturing accounted for 20.0% of GPP in Sa Kaeo in 2024, 22nd highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.6% (Thailand: 6.2%), 16th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Sa Kaeo?
The unemployment rate in Sa Kaeo averaged 1.22% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 4,610 unemployed people on average; it ranks 13th 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 Sa Kaeo?
An average of 375,100 people were in work in Sa Kaeo during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 65.5% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Sa Kaeo?
66.3% of people aged 15 and over in Sa Kaeo were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 38th highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Sa Kaeo compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Sa Kaeo ranks 72 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Ubon Ratchathani | 86,242 baht |
| 70 | Pattani | 84,804 baht |
| 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 |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Sa Kaeo ranks 21 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sakon Nakhon | 4.8% |
| 19 | Satun | 4.6% |
| 20 | Chon Buri | 4.5% |
| 21 | Sa Kaeo | 4.3% |
| 22 | Udon Thani | 4.0% |
| 23 | Maha Sarakham | 3.9% |
| 24 | Trang | 3.7% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Sa Kaeo ranks 13 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Satun | 1.54% |
| 11 | Sing Buri | 1.42% |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 1.42% |
| 13 | Sa Kaeo | 1.22% |
| 14 | Buri Ram | 1.21% |
| 15 | Krabi | 1.21% |
| 16 | Tak | 1.18% |
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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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