KHM · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Total Population
17.85 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
70.8 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,847,982 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.18 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 98.7 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 20.31 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.45 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.55 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 70.8 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 16.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 71.9 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 41.1 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Khmer
Official
Religions
Buddhist
Major
97.1%
Muslim
2.0%
Other
0.5%
Christian
0.3%