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Cambodia· by the numbers

17,980,490
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing17,847,982 (World Bank, 2025) + +209,181/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 460 on Earth

Cambodia's population is 17,847,982 (2025) — the 72nd-largest in the world and the 25th-largest in Asia, growing by about 209,181 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Cambodia Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#72 of 217
17,847,982
Area
181,040 km²
101.1 km² land area
GDP#94 of 186
$51.3B
GDP / capita
$2,872
2025
#94 economy overall
Price level#150 of 200
33 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.22%
1 in 460 people on Earth lives in Cambodia

Cambodia in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population17,847,982 people
#72 / 217
GDP$51.3B
#94 / 186
Average income$2,750 GNI per person
#140 / 182
Life expectancy70.8 years
#148 / 217
Average height165.3 cm (male)
#188 / 200
Median age25.8 years, half older
#144 / 220
Cleanest air19.43 µg/m³ PM2.5
#112 / 200
Safest countries1.8 homicides / 100k
#76 / 196
Most dangerous1.8 homicides / 100k
#121 / 196
Internet users68.5% of population online
#122 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Cambodia's Population Growth

Yes — Cambodia's population rose by 209,181 people (+1.19%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.5 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Cambodia Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
101.1 people / km²
176,520 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
25.8 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
70.8 years
M 68.1 · F 73.4
Average height2019
165.3 cm (male)
female 154.7 cm
Homicide rate2011
1.8 per 100,000
#76 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
19.4 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
41.1 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
2.5 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−31,469 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
6.4 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 8,749,639Female — 9,098,347
0-4 · Male: 911,3270-4 · Female: 870,1330-45-9 · Male: 920,2065-9 · Female: 880,4545-910-14 · Male: 856,44010-14 · Female: 826,11310-1415-19 · Male: 839,22215-19 · Female: 808,14515-1920-24 · Male: 719,79420-24 · Female: 714,32520-2425-29 · Male: 638,35725-29 · Female: 665,71425-2930-34 · Male: 690,06430-34 · Female: 717,00730-3435-39 · Male: 674,57035-39 · Female: 696,61935-3940-44 · Male: 628,00040-44 · Female: 649,55040-4445-49 · Male: 455,23645-49 · Female: 471,72345-4950-54 · Male: 348,91150-54 · Female: 379,76350-5455-59 · Male: 338,89255-59 · Female: 385,96755-5960-64 · Male: 282,75860-64 · Female: 340,51260-6465-69 · Male: 194,08565-69 · Female: 275,03265-6970-74 · Male: 124,68270-74 · Female: 200,93270-7475-79 · Male: 74,35475-79 · Female: 121,06475-7980+ · Male: 52,74180+ · Female: 95,29480+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Phnom Penh
1,573,544
2
Takeo
843,931
3
Siem Reap
139,458
4
Battambang
119,251
5
Paoy Paet
98,934
6
Dangkao
76,421
7
Kampong Chhnang
75,244
8
Sihanoukville
73,036
9
Preaek Prasab
64,466
10
Kampong Cham
61,750
11
Anlong Veaeng
56,927
12
Pursat
52,476

Where is Cambodia Located?

Capital
Phnom Penh
Currency
Riels (KHR)
Language(s)
Khmer, French, English
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
176,520 km²
Area (GeoNames)
181,040 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with
LaosThailandVietnam

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Cambodia?

Cambodia's population is 17,847,982 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #72 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Cambodia?

17,847,982 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Cambodia's population density?

101.1 people per km², based on a land area of 176,520 km².

What is Cambodia ranked in population worldwide?

#72 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Cambodia?

70.8 years on average (2024) — 68.1 for men, 73.4 for women.

What is Cambodia's GDP?

$51.3B, ranking #94 of 186 economies we track — $2,872 per capita.

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