Economy, jobs and prices in Satun, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Satun was 36.3 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.19% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 14th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Satun?
Economic output per person in Satun was 119,979 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 31st 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 Satun growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Satun grew by 4.6% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 19th 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 Satun?
Output per person in Satun rose 13% between 2019 and 2024, from 106,018 to 119,979 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 Satun?
In Satun, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 42.9% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 11.5% and services (including construction) 45.7%. 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 Satun make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Satun economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (42.9% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (11.8%) and manufacturing (9.1%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Satun?
Manufacturing accounted for 9.1% of GPP in Satun in 2024, 22nd lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 2.2% (Thailand: 6.2%), 25th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Satun?
The unemployment rate in Satun averaged 1.54% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 2,410 unemployed people on average; it ranks 10th 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 Satun?
An average of 153,800 people were in work in Satun during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 63.5% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Satun?
64.5% of people aged 15 and over in Satun were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 31st lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Satun compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Satun ranks 47 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Uttaradit | 121,623 baht |
| 45 | Yala | 121,437 baht |
| 46 | Nong Khai | 120,203 baht |
| 47 | Satun | 119,979 baht |
| 48 | Ranong | 114,911 baht |
| 49 | Phayao | 114,153 baht |
| 50 | Phichit | 110,192 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Satun ranks 19 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 22 | Udon Thani | 4.0% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Satun ranks 10 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Samut Prakan | 1.75% |
| 8 | Lampang | 1.68% |
| 9 | Pattani | 1.66% |
| 10 | Satun | 1.54% |
| 11 | Sing Buri | 1.42% |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 1.42% |
| 13 | Sa Kaeo | 1.22% |
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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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