Economy, jobs and prices in Samut Sakhon, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Samut Sakhon was 433.7 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 2.3% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 6th highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Samut Sakhon?
Economic output per person in Samut Sakhon was 390,952 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 7th 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 Samut Sakhon growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Samut Sakhon grew by 3.7% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 25th 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 Samut Sakhon?
Output per person in Samut Sakhon fell 1% between 2019 and 2024, from 394,067 to 390,952 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 Samut Sakhon?
In Samut Sakhon, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 1.6% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 69.6% and services (including construction) 28.8%. 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 Samut Sakhon make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Samut Sakhon economy in 2024 were manufacturing (66.3% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (15.2%) and finance and insurance (3.3%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Samut Sakhon?
Manufacturing accounted for 66.3% of GPP in Samut Sakhon in 2024, the highest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.2% (Thailand: 6.2%), 5th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Samut Sakhon?
An average of 796,600 people were in work in Samut Sakhon during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 78.0% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Samut Sakhon?
78.4% of people aged 15 and over in Samut Sakhon were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 2nd highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Samut Sakhon compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Samut Sakhon ranks 7 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Saraburi | 328,345 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Samut Sakhon ranks 25 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Udon Thani | 4.0% |
| 23 | Maha Sarakham | 3.9% |
| 24 | Trang | 3.7% |
| 25 | Samut Sakhon | 3.7% |
| 26 | Bangkok | 3.4% |
| 27 | Lamphun | 3.2% |
| 28 | Roi Et | 3.1% |
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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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