What is the Population of Cambodia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Cambodia has a population of approximately 17,577,760 people, making it the 73rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.22% of the world's population. With a land area of 181,035 km², the population density is roughly 97 people per km².
| Population | 17,577,760 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 73rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.22% |
| Area | 181,035 km² |
| Population density | 97 / km² |
| Demonym | Cambodian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 73rd |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 72nd |
| Zimbabwe | 17,073,087 | 74th |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 75th |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 76th |
Cambodia compared with its neighbours
Cambodia in context
- Cambodia covers 181,035 km², making it the 88th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.
- With 17,577,760 people, Cambodia holds about 2.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cambodia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Cambodia — FAQ
What is the population of Cambodia?
The population of Cambodia is approximately 17,577,760 (17.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Cambodia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Cambodia at approximately 17,577,760 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Cambodia is the 73rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Cambodia?
Approximately 17,577,760 people live in Cambodia, making it the 73rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Cambodia rank by population?
Cambodia is the 73rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.22%.
What is the population density of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97 people per km², based on a land area of 181,035 km².
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