How many inhabitants are there in Cambodia?
Cambodia has approximately 16.75 million inhabitants according to the latest censuses. The capital Phnom Penh concentrates over 3 million residents, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the country's total population.
Total Population of Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia has 16,754,937 inhabitants according to 2018 census data. This population is relatively young, with a median age around 25 years.
Geographic Distribution
Phnom Penh, the capital, concentrates just over 3 million inhabitants, representing approximately 18% of the national population. Other major urban centers include Siem Reap (near Angkor) and Battambang.
The majority of the population remains rural, living mainly from agriculture in the fertile plains of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap Lake.
Key Points
This demographic growth is accompanied by progressive urbanization, particularly marked around Phnom Penh and tourist areas such as Siem Reap.