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Rank #34 by World Population

🇰🇭Cambodia

Cambodia has a population of 17,423,880, ranking #34 in the world. The capital is Phnom Penh. Located in East Asia & Pacific.

World Bank: Lower middle income

17,423,880

Population

#34

World Rank

70.7

Life Expectancy

$2,430

GDP Per Capita

Cambodia, #34 by world population

Cambodia Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Cambodia had a population of 5,449,966 in 1960 and 17,638,801 in 2024, a 3.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 17,638,801 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.89%.

2024 · 18M19602024
Cambodia population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

17,638,801

Population (2024)

5,449,966

Population (1960)

17,638,801

Peak (2024)

1.89%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19605,449,966
19615,571,168
19625,697,558
19635,823,010
19645,946,178
19656,072,289
19666,201,232
19676,332,944
19686,467,324
19696,604,725
19706,639,182
19716,620,880
19726,673,886
19736,739,726
19746,783,240
19756,581,371
19766,134,991
19775,668,551
19785,211,653
19795,088,808
19805,199,872
19815,284,495
19825,436,432
19835,636,203
19845,845,117
19856,043,783
19866,285,693
19876,557,970
19886,812,014
19897,073,473
19907,374,752
19917,686,850
19928,113,083
19938,616,381
19949,239,162
199510,018,497
199610,801,270
199711,570,982
199812,058,173
199912,265,731
200012,462,336
200112,658,484
200212,855,241
200313,050,968
200413,244,731
200513,439,202
200613,639,028
200713,841,770
200814,053,479
200914,276,810
201014,500,726
201114,722,584
201214,945,085
201315,170,208
201415,396,772
201515,623,251
201615,852,803
201716,073,372
201816,274,522
201916,481,304
202016,725,474
202116,974,305
202217,201,724
202317,423,880
202417,638,801

Demographics

Population17,423,880
Population Growth Rate1.28%
Urban Population40.6%
Fertility Rate2.58 births/woman
Life Expectancy70.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate17.0 per 1,000
Literacy Rate71.9%

Economy & Trade

$2,430

GDP Per Capita

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

134.2%

Trade (% of GDP)

1,306,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

4.6%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

2.2%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

71.9%

Literacy Rate

17.0

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

95.0%

Electricity Access

65.5%

Internet Users

117

Mobile Subs per 100

98.7

People per km2

-31,837

Net Migration

Environment

43.1%

Forest Area

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Cambodia in global context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cambodia has a population of 17,423,880, ranking #34 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.28%.

Life expectancy in Cambodia is 70.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 17.0 per 1,000 live births.

Cambodia's GDP per capita is $2,430. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

40.6% of Cambodia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 98.7 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Cambodia is 71.9%. The country spends 2.2% of GDP on education.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Cambodia is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 17,423,880. Population growth is modest, around 1.3% a year.

GDP per capita is roughly $2,430, placing Cambodia among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 70.7 years, with a fertility rate of 2.6 births per woman, and 40.6% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.