🇰🇭 Cambodia
Cambodia (Asia) has a population of 17,847,982 (2025), ranking 72 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Cambodia: $2,872 /inh. (2025), ranking 164 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 0.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Cambodia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Cambodia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Legal monthly minimum wage (168/168), Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity (168/168), Political corruption index (169/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Cambodia has $2,872 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Cambodia has 0.3 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Cambodia has 2.4 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Cambodia has 5.3 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 5.3 % | 2025 | 45 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 4.1 % | 2025 | 46 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $152.5B | 2025 | 91 of 201 |
| GDP | $51.3B | 2025 | 96 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.8 % | 2021 | 122 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,344 /inh. | 2021 | 148 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $8,543 /inh. | 2025 | 149 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,750 /inh. | 2025 | 159 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,872 /inh. | 2025 | 164 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 4,013 LCU/$ | 2025 | 13 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 124.8 % | 2025 | 16 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4 % | 2025 | 76 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.5 % | 2025 | 113 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 0.3 % | 2025 | 2 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 0.7 % | 2025 | 3 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 82.2 % | 2025 | 5 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 82.4 % | 2025 | 6 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 28.9 % | 2025 | 23 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 55.5 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 33.4 % | 2025 | 52 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 37.7 % | 2025 | 158 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 68.6 % | 2025 | 32 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 136.1 % | 2025 | 34 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 67.4 % | 2025 | 43 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $31.3B | 2025 | 69 of 205 |
| Services exports | $5.2B | 2025 | 95 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 5.3 % | 2024 | 99 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -3.7 % | 2025 | 127 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 9.9 % | 2025 | 21 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $5.1B | 2025 | 47 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 3.8 % | 2023 | 54 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 4.3 % | 2025 | 66 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.1B | 2020 | 74 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,306,000 arr. | 2020 | 86 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 30.5 % | 2023 | 44 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 50.3 % | 2023 | 54 of 109 |
| Military spending | 1.5 % | 2025 | 99 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -3.3 % | 2023 | 100 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 12.2 % | 2023 | 116 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2015 | 135 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 12.9 % | 2023 | 141 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 5.7 % | 2025 | 180 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 120.7 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.9 months | 2025 | 28 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $27.5B | 2025 | 62 of 180 |
| External debt | 46.1 % | 2024 | 68 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29 % | 2025 | 5 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 39.1 % | 2025 | 11 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 43.1 % | 2025 | 11 of 205 |
| Gross capital formation | 31.5 % | 2025 | 28 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16.1 % | 2025 | 52 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 58.3 % | 2025 | 113 of 189 |
| Services | 35 % | 2025 | 196 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 51 % | 2025 | 61 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 29.5 % | 2025 | 71 of 213 |
| Population | 17,847,982 inhab. | 2025 | 72 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 90.8 % | 2024 | 96 of 145 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55.9 per 100 | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.1 % | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 6.4 % | 2025 | 132 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 73.3 % | 2014 | 141 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 25.8 yrs | 2023 | 152 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49 % | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Urban population | 41.1 % | 2025 | 168 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 7.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 40 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 43 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 61 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 20.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.55 children/woman | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.18 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.3 yrs | 2023 | 107 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 16.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 117 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 19.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 117 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 18.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 119 of 194 |
| Death rate | 6.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 138 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.8 yrs | 2024 | 146 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 68.1 yrs | 2024 | 146 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 73.4 yrs | 2024 | 147 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 4.7 % | 2024 | 81 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.5 % | 2024 | 86 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 4.6 % | 2023 | 131 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 83 % | 2024 | 133 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 83.3 % | 2024 | 144 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.21 per 1,000 | 2019 | 161 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 0.7 per 1,000 | 2018 | 163 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 5.2 % | 2024 | 165 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.01 per 1,000 | 2019 | 167 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 82.8 % | 2024 | 169 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 60.6 % | 2023 | 175 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 272 per 100,000 | 2024 | 185 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity | 4.9 % | 2024 | 6 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 6.2 % | 2024 | 9 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 3.6 % | 2024 | 9 of 196 |
| Average weight of women | 50.8 kg | 2010 | 47 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 56.8 kg | 2010 | 47 of 48 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.5 % | 2024 | 76 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 5.5 % | 2024 | 77 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 18.6 % | 2024 | 81 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 31.7 % | 2024 | 99 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.2 L/person | 2024 | 107 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 171 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 22.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 178 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 152.9 cm | 2014 | 187 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 163.3 cm | 2014 | 188 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 97.1 % | 2020 | 1 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 2 % | 2020 | 105 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.5 % | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.21 | 2003 | 126 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.21 | 2003 | 138 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 163 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.3 % | 2020 | 182 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.1 | 2003 | 189 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.5 % | 2024 | 191 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Buddhists (over 50%) | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 2,530 km | 2026 | 75 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Total area | 181,035 km² | 2024 | 88 of 212 |
| Land area | 176,520 km² | 2024 | 88 of 212 |
| Population density | 99.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 103 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 443 km | 2026 | 109 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 12.7 ° | 2026 | 140 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 1,904 mm | 2022 | 38 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 7,011 m³/inh. | 2022 | 58 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2 % | 2015 | 86 of 212 |
| Highest point | 1,810 m | 2026 | 134 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 126 m | 2026 | 145 of 166 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 39.8 % | 2025 | 16 of 210 |
| Arable land | 23.3 % | 2024 | 44 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 37.6 % | 2024 | 87 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 34.7 % | 2024 | 109 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.18 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.21 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.09 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.27 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.06 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.05 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.08 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.22 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.42 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.48 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.2 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.21 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.15 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.26 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.2 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.14 | 2025 | 162 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.33 | 2025 | 90 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.4 | 2025 | 139 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.59 | 2025 | 141 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.61 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.07 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 21 pts | 2024 | 158 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.07 | 2025 | 162 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.05 | 2025 | 168 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.9 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.26 | 2025 | 185 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.65 | 2025 | 189 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 10.9 % | 2014 | 52 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,956 | 2025 | 90 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 11.1 % | 2025 | 147 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 13.6 % | 2025 | 156 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 62.7 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 60.5 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2 pts | 2025 | 89 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.8 per 100,000 | 2011 | 74 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 60.8 % | 2022 | 31 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 11.5 % | 2022 | 41 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 44.7 % | 2022 | 95 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.7 % | 2022 | 99 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 137 per 100,000 | 2023 | 139 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 47.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 1.3 % | 2020 | 95 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.6 % | 2012 | 106 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 20.8 % | 2022 | 155 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $0.05 | 2024 | 168 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $0.14 | 2024 | 168 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.4 /10 | 2024 | 170 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 17.9 % | 2022 | 74 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 16 yrs | 2026 | 184 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Cambodia?
Cambodia has about 17,847,982 inhabitants (2025), ranking 72 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Cambodia?
GDP per capita is $2,872 /inh. (2025): Cambodia ranks 164 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Cambodia?
Annual inflation is 2.4 % (2025); Cambodia ranks 76 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Cambodia?
The unemployment rate is 0.3 % (2025); Cambodia ranks 2 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Cambodia stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Cambodia has $2,872 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Cambodia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.