Economy, jobs and prices in Udon Thani, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Udon Thani was 132.6 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.71% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 23rd highest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Udon Thani?
Economic output per person in Udon Thani was 106,882 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 25th 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 Udon Thani growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Udon Thani grew by 4.0% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 22nd 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 Udon Thani?
Output per person in Udon Thani rose 21% between 2019 and 2024, from 88,608 to 106,882 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 Udon Thani?
In Udon Thani, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 19.6% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 19.8% and services (including construction) 60.6%. 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 Udon Thani make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Udon Thani economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (19.6% of GPP), manufacturing (13.1%) and wholesale and retail trade (11.6%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Udon Thani?
Manufacturing accounted for 13.1% of GPP in Udon Thani in 2024, 37th lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 2.0% (Thailand: 6.2%), 26th highest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Udon Thani?
The unemployment rate in Udon Thani averaged 0.25% across the four quarters of 2025 (B.E. 2568) in the Labour Force Survey, about 1,560 unemployed people on average; it ranks 3rd lowest 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 Udon Thani?
An average of 620,000 people were in work in Udon Thani during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 60.6% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Udon Thani?
60.7% of people aged 15 and over in Udon Thani were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 12th lowest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Udon Thani compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Udon Thani ranks 53 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Phichit | 110,192 baht |
| 51 | Chiang Rai | 107,724 baht |
| 52 | Phetchabun | 107,129 baht |
| 53 | Udon Thani | 106,882 baht |
| 54 | Lampang | 106,733 baht |
| 55 | Nakhon Phanom | 104,924 baht |
| 56 | Bueng Kan | 102,107 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Udon Thani ranks 22 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 25 | Samut Sakhon | 3.7% |
Unemployment rate (2025 (B.E. 2568))
Udon Thani ranks 64 of 66, highest first. Average of the four quarterly Labour Force Surveys; provinces with a missing quarter are left out.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Chaiyaphum | 0.37% |
| 61 | Trat | 0.33% |
| 62 | Surat Thani | 0.32% |
| 63 | Chumphon | 0.25% |
| 64 | Udon Thani | 0.25% |
| 65 | Loei | 0.22% |
| 66 | Nakhon Nayok | 0.21% |
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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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