Economy, jobs and prices in Sukhothai, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Sukhothai was 57.6 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.31% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 27th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Sukhothai?
Economic output per person in Sukhothai was 95,731 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 21st 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 Sukhothai growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Sukhothai grew by 0.2% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 22nd slowest 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 Sukhothai?
Output per person in Sukhothai rose 13% between 2019 and 2024, from 84,963 to 95,731 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 Sukhothai?
In Sukhothai, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 36.3% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 13.3% and services (including construction) 50.4%. 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 Sukhothai make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Sukhothai economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (36.3% of GPP), wholesale and retail trade (11.7%) and manufacturing (9.6%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Sukhothai?
Manufacturing accounted for 9.6% of GPP in Sukhothai in 2024, 23rd lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 1.2% (Thailand: 6.2%), 37th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Sukhothai?
The unemployment rate in Sukhothai averaged 2.22% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 7,510 unemployed people on average; it ranks 3rd 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 Sukhothai?
An average of 330,700 people were in work in Sukhothai during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 64.4% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Sukhothai?
65.9% of people aged 15 and over in Sukhothai were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 37th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Sukhothai compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Sukhothai ranks 57 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Lampang | 106,733 baht |
| 55 | Nakhon Phanom | 104,924 baht |
| 56 | Bueng Kan | 102,107 baht |
| 57 | Sukhothai | 95,731 baht |
| 58 | Maha Sarakham | 95,286 baht |
| 59 | Phatthalung | 95,232 baht |
| 60 | Si Sa Ket | 94,693 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Sukhothai ranks 56 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Si Sa Ket | 0.4% |
| 54 | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 0.2% |
| 55 | Phitsanulok | 0.2% |
| 56 | Sukhothai | 0.2% |
| 57 | Uttaradit | 0.1% |
| 58 | Sing Buri | -0.0% |
| 59 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | -0.1% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Sukhothai ranks 3 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narathiwat | 2.37% |
| 2 | Amnat Charoen | 2.25% |
| 3 | Sukhothai | 2.22% |
| 4 | Nakhon Phanom | 2.11% |
| 5 | Kamphaeng Phet | 1.99% |
| 6 | Phangnga | 1.84% |
| 7 | Samut Prakan | 1.75% |
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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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