Amnat Charoen gained city status during the reign of King Rama III.

In 2008, Amnat Charoen locals developed the so-called "Dhamma agriculture" model based on self-governance and aimed at making the province a hub for organic farming.

According to the Office of Agriculture Economics, Amnat Charoen in 2016 had a total of 883,499 rai planted in hom Mali rice.

[7] In the middle of the provincial seal is an image of the Buddha called Phra Mongkol Ming Muang.

Also known as Phra Yai (Big Buddha), this 20 m high statue is among the most sacred in the city of Amnat Charoen.

As of 26 November 2019 there are:[8] one Amnat Charoen Provincial Administration Organization (ongkan borihan suan changwat) and 24 municipal (thesaban) areas in the province.