Economy, jobs and prices in Yasothon, Thailand: official figures
The gross provincial product (GPP) of Yasothon was 34.5 billion baht in 2024 (provisional, current prices), 0.18% of Thailand's 18.68 trillion baht; 11th lowest of 77 provinces by size of economy.
What is the GDP per capita of Yasothon?
Economic output per person in Yasothon was 78,405 baht in 2024 (GPP divided by population, current prices), 5th 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 Yasothon growing?
After allowing for price changes, the economy of Yasothon shrank by 1.7% in 2024 (chain volume measures), ranking 11th 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 Yasothon?
Output per person in Yasothon rose 27% between 2019 and 2024, from 61,830 to 78,405 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 Yasothon?
In Yasothon, agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 26.7% of GPP in 2024, industry (mining, manufacturing, power and water) 13.4% and services (including construction) 59.9%. 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 Yasothon make its money from?
The three biggest sectors of the Yasothon economy in 2024 were agriculture, forestry and fishing (26.7% of GPP), education (13.5%) and wholesale and retail trade (10.7%).
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow important is manufacturing in Yasothon?
Manufacturing accounted for 10.7% of GPP in Yasothon in 2024, 31st lowest of 77 provinces (Thailand: 24.2%), and hotels and restaurants for 0.5% (Thailand: 6.2%), 13th lowest of 77.
Source: Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council · saved copyHow many people are employed in Yasothon?
An average of 255,200 people were in work in Yasothon during 2025 (B.E. 2568), 70.7% of everyone aged 15 and over (Thailand: 66.6%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Yasothon?
71.0% of people aged 15 and over in Yasothon were working or looking for work in 2025 (B.E. 2568), it ranks 12th highest of 76 provinces (Thailand: 67.2%).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand · saved copyHow Yasothon compares with other provinces
Gross provincial product per person (2024)
Yasothon ranks 73 of 77, highest first. Baht per person per year, current prices, provisional 2024.
| Rank | Region | Gross provincial product per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 75 | Nong Bua Lam Phu | 74,390 baht |
| 76 | Mae Hong Son | 72,790 baht |
Real growth of the provincial economy (2024)
Yasothon ranks 67 of 77, highest first. Change in gross provincial product, chain volume measures, 2024 on 2023.
| Rank | Region | Real growth of the provincial economy |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Phetchaburi | -0.7% |
| 65 | Nakhon Pathom | -0.8% |
| 66 | Samut Songkhram | -1.0% |
| 67 | Yasothon | -1.7% |
| 68 | Phrae | -2.2% |
| 69 | Prachin Buri | -2.3% |
| 70 | Chiang Rai | -2.4% |
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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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