Population · Asia · 2025 data
Cambodia Population
Cambodia had a population of 17.85 million in 2025, ranking #72 of 216 countries and territories (0.22% of the world). The population grew by 14.2% over the past ten years.
17.85 million
Population (2025) · #72
+1.18%
Annual growth
100
People per km²
41%
Live in cities
Population of Cambodia, 1960–2025
5.41960
6.11965
6.61970
6.61975
5.21980
6.01985
7.41990
10.01995
12.52000
13.42005
14.52010
15.62015
16.72020
17.82025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17,847,982 | +1.19% |
| 2024 | 17,638,801 | +1.23% |
| 2023 | 17,423,880 | +1.29% |
| 2022 | 17,201,724 | +1.34% |
| 2021 | 16,974,305 | +1.49% |
| 2020 | 16,725,474 | +1.48% |
| 2019 | 16,481,304 | +1.27% |
| 2018 | 16,274,522 | +1.25% |
| 2017 | 16,073,372 | +1.39% |
| 2016 | 15,852,803 | +1.47% |
| 2015 | 15,623,251 | +1.47% |
| 2014 | 15,396,772 | +1.49% |
| 2013 | 15,170,208 | +1.51% |
| 2012 | 14,945,085 | +1.51% |
| 2011 | 14,722,584 | +1.53% |
| 2010 | 14,500,726 | +1.57% |
| 2009 | 14,276,810 | +1.59% |
| 2008 | 14,053,479 | +1.53% |
| 2007 | 13,841,770 | +1.49% |
| 2006 | 13,639,028 | +1.49% |
| 2005 | 13,439,202 | +1.47% |
| 2004 | 13,244,731 | +1.48% |
| 2003 | 13,050,968 | +1.52% |
| 2002 | 12,855,241 | +1.55% |
| 2001 | 12,658,484 | +1.57% |
| 2000 | 12,462,336 | +1.60% |
| 1999 | 12,265,731 | +1.72% |
| 1998 | 12,058,173 | +4.21% |
| 1997 | 11,570,982 | +7.13% |
| 1996 | 10,801,270 | +7.81% |
| 1995 | 10,018,497 | +8.44% |
| 1994 | 9,239,162 | +7.23% |
| 1993 | 8,616,381 | +6.20% |
| 1992 | 8,113,083 | +5.54% |
| 1991 | 7,686,850 | +4.23% |
| 1990 | 7,374,752 | +4.26% |
| 1989 | 7,073,473 | +3.84% |
| 1988 | 6,812,014 | +3.87% |
| 1987 | 6,557,970 | +4.33% |
| 1986 | 6,285,693 | +4.00% |
| 1985 | 6,043,783 | +3.40% |
| 1984 | 5,845,117 | +3.71% |
| 1983 | 5,636,203 | +3.67% |
| 1982 | 5,436,432 | +2.88% |
| 1981 | 5,284,495 | +1.63% |
| 1980 | 5,199,872 | +2.18% |
| 1979 | 5,088,808 | -2.36% |
| 1978 | 5,211,653 | -8.06% |
| 1977 | 5,668,551 | -7.60% |
| 1976 | 6,134,991 | -6.78% |
| 1975 | 6,581,371 | -2.98% |
| 1974 | 6,783,240 | +0.65% |
| 1973 | 6,739,726 | +0.99% |
| 1972 | 6,673,886 | +0.80% |
| 1971 | 6,620,880 | -0.28% |
| 1970 | 6,639,182 | +0.52% |
| 1969 | 6,604,725 | +2.12% |
| 1968 | 6,467,324 | +2.12% |
| 1967 | 6,332,944 | +2.12% |
| 1966 | 6,201,232 | +2.12% |
| 1965 | 6,072,289 | +2.12% |
| 1964 | 5,946,178 | +2.12% |
| 1963 | 5,823,010 | +2.20% |
| 1962 | 5,697,558 | +2.27% |
| 1961 | 5,571,168 | +2.22% |
| 1960 | 5,449,966 | — |
Demographics of Cambodia
70.8
Life expectancy (years)
2.55
Births per woman (above replacement)
6.4%
Aged 65 and over
28.3 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Khmer 95.4%, Cham 2.4%, Chinese 1.5%, other 0.7% (2019-20 est.)
Languages
Khmer (official) 95.8%, minority languages 2.9%, Chinese 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.5%, other 0.2% (2019 est.)
Religions
Buddhist (official) 97.1%, Muslim 2%, Christian 0.3%, other 0.5% (2019 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 25.6% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Cambodia
What is the population of Cambodia?
Cambodia had a population of 17.85 million in 2025, ranking #72 of 216 countries and territories (0.22% of the world).
Is the population of Cambodia growing?
Yes. The population grew by 14.2% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.18%.
How has the population of Cambodia changed since 1960?
It has grown 3.3-fold, from 5.45 million in 1960 to 17.85 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Cambodia?
About 100 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Cambodia?
Phnom Penh — about 2.3 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).