Cambodia Population 2023
- The current population of Cambodia is estimated at 17,605,653 people as of May, 2023, according to the latest population growth rate and projections.
- Population of Cambodia represent 0.22% of the total world population.
- The population density of Cambodia is 87.3 inhabitants per km2.
- Cambodia is located in Asia.
- Cambodia ranks number 71 in the list of countries ordered by population.
- The latitudinal point of Cambodia is 11.4260° N. The longitudinal coordinate of the country is 104.3819° E.
- The median age in Cambodia is 25.65 years.
- Minimum Wages in Cambodia increased to US $194 per month as of 2022.
- The countries that Cambodia shares its land boundary with are Thailand to the west and northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east and southeast, and Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
Cambodia
| Official name | Kingdom of Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Location | Asia |
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
| Population | 17,379,688 (as of June, 2022) |
| Population density | 87.3/km2 |
| Population growth rate | 1.35% (in 2023) |
| Area | 181,035 km2 (69,897.98 sq mi) |
| Official language | Khmer |
| Currency | Riel (KHR) |
| Life expectancy | 70.40 years |
| Internet TLD | .kh |
| Call code | +855 |
Cambodia Population Graph
Cambodia Population History (1960-2020)
| Year | Population | Male Population | Female Population | Male (%) | Female (%) | Urban Population | Urban (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,725,659 | 8,165,467 | 8,560,192 | 48.82% | 51.18% | 4,052,627 | 24.23% |
| 2019 | 16,493,137 | 8,050,300 | 8,442,837 | 48.81% | 51.19% | 3,927,016 | 23.81% |
| 2018 | 16,256,295 | 7,933,072 | 8,323,223 | 48.8% | 51.2% | 3,802,347 | 23.39% |
| 2017 | 16,015,817 | 7,814,117 | 8,201,700 | 48.79% | 51.21% | 3,680,435 | 22.98% |
| 2016 | 15,772,597 | 7,693,873 | 8,078,724 | 48.78% | 51.22% | 3,561,452 | 22.58% |
| 2015 | 15,527,644 | 7,572,832 | 7,954,812 | 48.77% | 51.23% | 3,445,584 | 22.19% |
| 2014 | 15,280,616 | 7,452,356 | 7,828,260 | 48.77% | 51.23% | 3,331,174 | 21.8% |
| 2013 | 15,032,341 | 7,329,769 | 7,702,572 | 48.76% | 51.24% | 3,219,927 | 21.42% |
| 2012 | 14,786,366 | 7,208,353 | 7,578,013 | 48.75% | 51.25% | 3,111,051 | 21.04% |
| 2011 | 14,547,238 | 7,090,324 | 7,456,914 | 48.74% | 51.26% | 3,005,459 | 20.66% |
| 2010 | 14,317,930 | 6,974,264 | 7,343,666 | 48.71% | 51.29% | 2,905,108 | 20.29% |
| 2009 | 14,099,242 | 6,863,511 | 7,235,731 | 48.68% | 51.32% | 2,809,979 | 19.93% |
| 2008 | 13,889,389 | 6,755,799 | 7,133,590 | 48.64% | 51.36% | 2,718,153 | 19.57% |
| 2007 | 13,685,425 | 6,649,748 | 7,035,677 | 48.59% | 51.41% | 2,656,341 | 19.41% |
| 2006 | 13,483,096 | 6,547,391 | 6,935,705 | 48.56% | 51.44% | 2,600,889 | 19.29% |
| 2005 | 13,278,664 | 6,444,136 | 6,834,528 | 48.53% | 51.47% | 2,545,520 | 19.17% |
| 2004 | 13,071,702 | 6,343,697 | 6,728,005 | 48.53% | 51.47% | 2,491,466 | 19.06% |
| 2003 | 12,861,313 | 6,242,881 | 6,618,432 | 48.54% | 51.46% | 2,435,933 | 18.94% |
| 2002 | 12,642,774 | 6,139,331 | 6,503,443 | 48.56% | 51.44% | 2,379,370 | 18.82% |
| 2001 | 12,411,614 | 6,029,562 | 6,382,052 | 48.58% | 51.42% | 2,320,972 | 18.7% |
| 2000 | 12,161,319 | 5,910,401 | 6,250,918 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2,260,789 | 18.59% |
| 1999 | 11,892,407 | 5,780,899 | 6,111,508 | 48.61% | 51.39% | 2,196,528 | 18.47% |
| 1998 | 11,606,310 | 5,640,667 | 5,965,643 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2,130,919 | 18.36% |
| 1997 | 11,304,243 | 5,492,732 | 5,811,511 | 48.59% | 51.41% | 2,041,546 | 18.06% |
| 1996 | 10,988,410 | 5,337,071 | 5,651,339 | 48.57% | 51.43% | 1,942,751 | 17.68% |
| 1995 | 10,661,473 | 5,176,145 | 5,485,328 | 48.55% | 51.45% | 1,845,501 | 17.31% |
| 1994 | 10,323,060 | 5,008,749 | 5,314,311 | 48.52% | 51.48% | 1,749,759 | 16.95% |
| 1993 | 9,975,712 | 4,836,225 | 5,139,487 | 48.48% | 51.52% | 1,654,971 | 16.59% |
| 1992 | 9,628,711 | 4,663,185 | 4,965,526 | 48.43% | 51.57% | 1,562,740 | 16.23% |
| 1991 | 9,293,943 | 4,495,480 | 4,798,463 | 48.37% | 51.63% | 1,476,808 | 15.89% |
| 1990 | 8,980,085 | 4,336,483 | 4,643,602 | 48.29% | 51.71% | 1,396,403 | 15.55% |
| 1989 | 8,695,677 | 4,193,055 | 4,502,622 | 48.22% | 51.78% | 1,322,612 | 15.21% |
| 1988 | 8,440,127 | 4,063,077 | 4,377,050 | 48.14% | 51.86% | 1,255,891 | 14.88% |
| 1987 | 8,202,181 | 3,941,148 | 4,261,033 | 48.05% | 51.95% | 1,194,238 | 14.56% |
| 1986 | 7,964,932 | 3,817,592 | 4,147,340 | 47.93% | 52.07% | 1,134,206 | 14.24% |
| 1985 | 7,718,751 | 3,687,247 | 4,031,504 | 47.77% | 52.23% | 1,075,222 | 13.93% |
| 1984 | 7,451,568 | 3,543,966 | 3,907,602 | 47.56% | 52.44% | 1,015,649 | 13.63% |
| 1983 | 7,173,589 | 3,392,390 | 3,781,199 | 47.29% | 52.71% | 956,239 | 13.33% |
| 1982 | 6,923,263 | 3,257,395 | 3,665,868 | 47.05% | 52.95% | 902,101 | 13.03% |
| 1981 | 6,753,224 | 3,169,963 | 3,583,261 | 46.94% | 53.06% | 860,361 | 12.74% |
| 1980 | 6,697,106 | 3,150,319 | 3,546,787 | 47.04% | 52.96% | 663,013 | 9.9% |
| 1979 | 6,773,778 | 3,211,448 | 3,562,330 | 47.41% | 52.59% | 406,427 | 6% |
| 1978 | 6,960,746 | 3,338,374 | 3,622,372 | 47.96% | 52.04% | 388,410 | 5.58% |
| 1977 | 7,199,640 | 3,496,145 | 3,703,495 | 48.56% | 51.44% | 373,661 | 5.19% |
| 1976 | 7,408,389 | 3,636,778 | 3,771,611 | 49.09% | 50.91% | 357,084 | 4.82% |
| 1975 | 7,528,219 | 3,724,210 | 3,804,009 | 49.47% | 50.53% | 337,264 | 4.48% |
| 1974 | 7,537,099 | 3,745,184 | 3,791,915 | 49.69% | 50.31% | 2,190,281 | 29.06% |
| 1973 | 7,452,958 | 3,710,082 | 3,742,876 | 49.78% | 50.22% | 1,882,617 | 25.26% |
| 1972 | 7,305,765 | 3,637,540 | 3,668,225 | 49.79% | 50.21% | 1,594,118 | 21.82% |
| 1971 | 7,143,210 | 3,555,176 | 3,588,034 | 49.77% | 50.23% | 1,337,209 | 18.72% |
| 1970 | 7,000,074 | 3,482,537 | 3,517,537 | 49.75% | 50.25% | 1,117,912 | 15.97% |
| 1969 | 6,884,063 | 3,425,510 | 3,458,553 | 49.76% | 50.24% | 1,003,696 | 14.58% |
| 1968 | 6,783,168 | 3,376,661 | 3,406,507 | 49.78% | 50.22% | 901,483 | 13.29% |
| 1967 | 6,689,304 | 3,331,942 | 3,357,362 | 49.81% | 50.19% | 809,406 | 12.1% |
| 1966 | 6,588,327 | 3,282,963 | 3,305,364 | 49.83% | 50.17% | 724,716 | 11% |
| 1965 | 6,470,425 | 3,224,860 | 3,245,565 | 49.84% | 50.16% | 700,747 | 10.83% |
| 1964 | 6,334,609 | 3,158,436 | 3,176,173 | 49.86% | 50.14% | 675,269 | 10.66% |
| 1963 | 6,186,678 | 3,085,296 | 3,101,382 | 49.87% | 50.13% | 649,601 | 10.5% |
| 1962 | 6,031,448 | 3,008,486 | 3,022,962 | 49.88% | 50.12% | 623,049 | 10.33% |
| 1961 | 5,877,666 | 2,932,955 | 2,944,711 | 49.9% | 50.1% | 604,812 | 10.29% |
| 1960 | 5,726,950 | 2,858,321 | 2,868,629 | 49.91% | 50.09% | 589,303 | 10.29% |
Cities in Cambodia ordered by Population
The list offered below features the biggest cities of Cambodia. Besides, in the table you will find information regarding the population size in these cities. Cities are ordered by population (largest to smallest).
Cambodia
| # | City | Population 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phnom Penh | 1,599,980 |
| 2 | Takeo | 857,096 |
| 3 | Sihanoukville | 158,383 |
| 4 | Battambang | 152,956 |
| 5 | Siem Reap | 140,643 |
| 6 | Paoy Paet | 79,893 |
| 7 | Kampong Chhnang | 76,139 |
| 8 | Kampong Cham | 62,590 |
| 9 | Pursat | 53,058 |
| 10 | Ta Khmau | 52,868 |
| 11 | Phumi Veal Sre | 44,969 |
| 12 | Koh Kong | 33,621 |
| 13 | Prey Veng | 33,532 |
| 14 | Kampong Speu | 33,520 |
| 15 | Suong | 30,441 |
| 16 | Smach Mean Chey | 29,690 |
| 17 | Stung Treng | 25,235 |
| 18 | Tbeng Meanchey | 24,787 |
| 19 | Svay Rieng | 24,152 |
| 20 | Sisophon | 23,545 |
| 21 | Kampot | 22,897 |
| 22 | Kratie | 20,311 |
| 23 | Kampong Thom | 20,266 |
| 24 | Lumphat | 19,464 |
| 25 | Samraong | 18,978 |
| 26 | Pailin | 18,052 |
| 27 | Banlung | 17,214 |
| 28 | Krong Kep | 11,853 |
Other Countries from Asia Ranked by Population
| Country Name | Population 2023 | Population density |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,450,158,659 | 145/km2 |
| India | 1,383,820,649 | 417/km2 |
| Indonesia | 276,736,832 | 142/km2 |
| Pakistan | 231,611,059 | 243/km2 |
| Bangladesh | 167,903,853 | 1,108/km2 |
| Japan | 125,553,305 | 332/km2 |
| Philippines | 112,540,861 | 337/km2 |
| Turkey | 86,336,104 | 116/km2 |
| Iran | 85,971,815 | 49/km2 |
| Thailand | 70,176,879 | 136.1/km2 |
| Myanmar | 55,086,917 | 76/km2 |
| South Korea | 51,912,141 | 507/km2 |
| Iraq | 42,001,087 | 83/km2 |
| Afghanistan | 40,697,213 | 48.57/km2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,909,711 | 15/km2 |
| Malaysia | 33,170,971 | 98/km2 |
| Nepal | 30,151,786 | 180/km2 |
| North Korea | 25,807,433 | 213/km2 |
| Taiwan | 23,898,113 | 650/km2 |
| Sri Lanka | 21,815,213 | 337/km2 |