Cambodia Population
East Asia & Pacific · 72nd most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
18,112,997
The population of Cambodia is about 18,112,997 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 18.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.22% of the world's people.
Cambodia is ranked 72nd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.14% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 21.9 million. That is 3.3 times its 1960 population of 5.4 million. Population density is 102 people per square kilometre. 41% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
18.1 million
Yearly change
+1.14%
World rank
72nd
Share of world
0.22%
Density
102/km²
Land area
176,520 km²
Life expectancy
70.8 yrs
Births per woman
2.55
GDP per capita
$2,872
GDP
$51.3B
Population of Cambodia, 1960–2050
Cambodia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,449,966 | — | 31 |
| 1970 | 6,639,182 | +0.52% | 38 |
| 1980 | 5,199,872 | +2.18% | 29 |
| 1990 | 7,374,752 | +4.26% | 42 |
| 2000 | 12,462,336 | +1.60% | 71 |
| 2010 | 14,500,726 | +1.57% | 82 |
| 2020 | 16,725,474 | +1.48% | 95 |
| 2024 | 17,638,801 | +1.23% | 100 |
| 2026proj. | 18,051,219 | +1.14% | 102 |
| 2030proj. | 18,827,388 | +1.01% | 107 |
| 2040proj. | 20,540,682 | +0.77% | 116 |
| 2050proj. | 21,931,455 | +0.55% | 124 |
Cambodia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 9.9 times as many people as Cambodia. Bangladesh is 13.4 times more densely populated.
Cambodia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Cambodia in 2026?
About 18,051,219 (18.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Cambodia's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.14% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Cambodia?
About 102 people per km², with a land area of 176,520 km².
What will the population of Cambodia be in 2050?
About 21.9 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh.
What is the life expectancy in Cambodia?
70.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.