Rank #34 by World Population
🇰ðŸ‡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%.
17,638,801
Population (2024)
5,449,966
Population (1960)
17,638,801
Peak (2024)
1.89%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,449,966 |
| 1961 | 5,571,168 |
| 1962 | 5,697,558 |
| 1963 | 5,823,010 |
| 1964 | 5,946,178 |
| 1965 | 6,072,289 |
| 1966 | 6,201,232 |
| 1967 | 6,332,944 |
| 1968 | 6,467,324 |
| 1969 | 6,604,725 |
| 1970 | 6,639,182 |
| 1971 | 6,620,880 |
| 1972 | 6,673,886 |
| 1973 | 6,739,726 |
| 1974 | 6,783,240 |
| 1975 | 6,581,371 |
| 1976 | 6,134,991 |
| 1977 | 5,668,551 |
| 1978 | 5,211,653 |
| 1979 | 5,088,808 |
| 1980 | 5,199,872 |
| 1981 | 5,284,495 |
| 1982 | 5,436,432 |
| 1983 | 5,636,203 |
| 1984 | 5,845,117 |
| 1985 | 6,043,783 |
| 1986 | 6,285,693 |
| 1987 | 6,557,970 |
| 1988 | 6,812,014 |
| 1989 | 7,073,473 |
| 1990 | 7,374,752 |
| 1991 | 7,686,850 |
| 1992 | 8,113,083 |
| 1993 | 8,616,381 |
| 1994 | 9,239,162 |
| 1995 | 10,018,497 |
| 1996 | 10,801,270 |
| 1997 | 11,570,982 |
| 1998 | 12,058,173 |
| 1999 | 12,265,731 |
| 2000 | 12,462,336 |
| 2001 | 12,658,484 |
| 2002 | 12,855,241 |
| 2003 | 13,050,968 |
| 2004 | 13,244,731 |
| 2005 | 13,439,202 |
| 2006 | 13,639,028 |
| 2007 | 13,841,770 |
| 2008 | 14,053,479 |
| 2009 | 14,276,810 |
| 2010 | 14,500,726 |
| 2011 | 14,722,584 |
| 2012 | 14,945,085 |
| 2013 | 15,170,208 |
| 2014 | 15,396,772 |
| 2015 | 15,623,251 |
| 2016 | 15,852,803 |
| 2017 | 16,073,372 |
| 2018 | 16,274,522 |
| 2019 | 16,481,304 |
| 2020 | 16,725,474 |
| 2021 | 16,974,305 |
| 2022 | 17,201,724 |
| 2023 | 17,423,880 |
| 2024 | 17,638,801 |
Demographics
| Population | 17,423,880 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.28% |
| Urban Population | 40.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.58 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 70.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 17.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 71.9% |
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
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
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Cambodia in global context
Cambodia is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.