Economy, jobs and prices in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Sakon Nakhon was 76.0 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.41% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 34th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Sakon Nakhon?
Economic output per person in Sakon Nakhon was 84,215 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 7th 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 Sakon Nakhon growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Sakon Nakhon grew by 4.8% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 18th 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 Sakon Nakhon?
Output per person in Sakon Nakhon rose 28% between 2019 and 2024, from 65,622 to 84,215 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 Sakon Nakhon?
In Sakon Nakhon, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 29.5% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 10.4% and services (including construction) 60.1%. 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 Sakon Nakhon make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Sakon Nakhon economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (29.5% of GPP), education (15.9%) and wholesale and retail trade (11.5%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Sakon Nakhon?
Manufacturing accounted for 8.4% of GPP in Sakon Nakhon in 2024, 16th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 1.0% (Thailand: 6.2%), 31st lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Sakon Nakhon?
An average of 376,300 people were in work in Sakon Nakhon during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 50.7% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Sakon Nakhon?
50.8% of people aged 15 and over in Sakon Nakhon were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks the lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Sakon Nakhon compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Sakon Nakhon ranks 71 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Roi Et | 86,447 baht |
| 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 |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Sakon Nakhon ranks 18 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nong Bua Lam Phu | 5.8% |
| 16 | Bueng Kan | 5.0% |
| 17 | Amnat Charoen | 4.8% |
| 18 | Sakon Nakhon | 4.8% |
| 19 | Satun | 4.6% |
| 20 | Chon Buri | 4.5% |
| 21 | Sa Kaeo | 4.3% |
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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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