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Cambodia

KHM Β· East Asia and Pacific / East Asia and Pacific (excluding high income)

Cambodia: GDP 8.0K intl$ per capita, population 17.6M, inflation 0.8%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
East Asia & Pacific
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Population
17.64M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
181,035 kmΒ²
Capital
Phnom Penh
ISO 2
KH
ISO 3
KHM
Calling code
+855
Internet TLD
.kh
Government type
parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Age Structure

0-14 years 28.9%
15-64 years 65.8%
65+ years 5.3%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Khmer (KHM) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Buddhist Major 97.1% -
Muslim Minor 2.0% -
Other Minor 0.5% -
Christian Minor 0.3% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
17.64M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
1.23%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
98.7 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
40.9%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
70.8 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
20.31 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.45 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
2.55 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
16.4 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.1%
2015
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
71.9%
2021

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$2.6K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
0.8%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
0.3%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$2.6K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$46.35B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
6.0%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
8.0K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
50.3%
2023

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
143.4%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
71.4%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
72.1%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
1.31M
2020
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
12.2%
2023
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
9.5%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Cambodia?

According to our data, the average income in Cambodia is approximately $2,550 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Cambodia in 2024?

The inflation rate in Cambodia is 0.8% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Cambodia compare to other countries in East Asia and Pacific?

Cambodia is located in East Asia and Pacific and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Cambodia compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Cambodia is located in East Asia and Pacific, East Asia and Pacific (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
KH
ISO 3
KHM
IOC code
CAM
Vehicle code
K
Latitude
11.56
Longitude
104.87

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