Urban Population: Cambodia
Cambodia's urban population is currently 40.9% as of 2024. # Cambodia Urban Population Cambodia's urban population reached 40.
Current (2024)
40.9%
+0.6% y/y
Peak (2024)
40.9%
Low (1975)
4.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Cambodia
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Cambodia
Analysis# Cambodia Urban Population
Cambodia's urban population reached 40.873% in 2024, marking its highest level on record. This represents a dramatic 301.6% increase since 1960, when urbanization stood at just 10.17%. The nation remains predominantly rural, though the gap has narrowed considerably over six decades. Cambodia's trajectory contrasts sharply with its 1975 nadir of 4.679%, when conflict and forced displacement decimated urban centers.
The period from 2015 to 2024 reveals consistent urban growth, with the population share climbing from 30.067% to 40.873%—a 10.8 percentage point rise in nine years. This acceleration reflects Cambodia's post-conflict economic recovery and industrialization, particularly in Phnom Penh and secondary cities. The steady annual increases suggest urbanization will likely continue its upward momentum in coming years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9% | +0.60% |
| 2023 | 40.6% | +0.63% |
| 2022 | 40.4% | +0.66% |
| 2021 | 40.1% | +0.69% |
| 2020 | 39.8% | +0.63% |
| 2019 | 39.6% | +5.16% |
| 2018 | 37.6% | +7.50% |
| 2017 | 35.0% | +7.81% |
| 2016 | 32.5% | +8.02% |
| 2015 | 30.1% | +8.08% |
| 2014 | 27.8% | +7.97% |
| 2013 | 25.8% | +7.61% |
| 2012 | 23.9% | +6.97% |
| 2011 | 22.4% | +5.96% |
| 2010 | 21.1% | +4.58% |
| 2009 | 20.2% | +2.75% |
| 2008 | 19.7% | +1.30% |
| 2007 | 19.4% | +0.90% |
| 2006 | 19.2% | +0.72% |
| 2005 | 19.1% | +0.58% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 19.0% | +0.49% |
| 2003 | 18.9% | +0.45% |
| 2002 | 18.8% | +0.45% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | +0.51% |
| 2000 | 18.6% | +0.61% |
| 1999 | 18.5% | +0.76% |
| 1998 | 18.4% | +1.03% |
| 1997 | 18.2% | +1.69% |
| 1996 | 17.9% | +2.21% |
| 1995 | 17.5% | +2.15% |
| 1994 | 17.1% | +2.16% |
| 1993 | 16.8% | +2.17% |
| 1992 | 16.4% | +2.18% |
| 1991 | 16.1% | +2.19% |
| 1990 | 15.7% | +2.20% |
| 1989 | 15.4% | +2.21% |
| 1988 | 15.0% | +2.21% |
| 1987 | 14.7% | +2.22% |
| 1986 | 14.4% | +2.23% |
| 1985 | 14.1% | +2.24% |
| 1984 | 13.8% | +2.25% |
| 1983 | 13.5% | +2.30% |
| 1982 | 13.2% | +1.96% |
| 1981 | 12.9% | +1.46% |
| 1980 | 12.7% | +37.97% |
| 1979 | 9.2% | +58.60% |
| 1978 | 5.8% | +4.83% |
| 1977 | 5.6% | +9.21% |
| 1976 | 5.1% | +8.63% |
| 1975 | 4.7% | -75.30% |
| 1974 | 18.9% | -42.64% |
| 1973 | 33.0% | +12.49% |
| 1972 | 29.4% | +30.16% |
| 1971 | 22.6% | +28.19% |
| 1970 | 17.6% | +25.74% |
| 1969 | 14.0% | +23.92% |
| 1968 | 11.3% | +7.85% |
| 1967 | 10.5% | +0.42% |
| 1966 | 10.4% | +0.61% |
| 1965 | 10.4% | +0.72% |
| 1964 | 10.3% | +0.96% |
| 1963 | 10.2% | -0.76% |
| 1962 | 10.3% | -0.03% |
| 1961 | 10.3% | +0.94% |
| 1960 | 10.2% | — |
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