MigrantoCambodian Diaspora
778.8K Cambodians live abroad — the #81 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 78% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 375635 |
| USA | 171380 |
| France | 57402 |
| Australia | 43862 |
| South Korea | 33452 |
| Bangladesh | 26460 |
| Japan | 24912 |
| Canada | 22917 |
| New Zealand | 8231 |
| China | 6091 |
| Laos | 3871 |
| Italy | 1360 |
| Vietnam | 990 |
| New Caledonia | 613 |
| Norway | 525 |
| Finland | 377 |
| Denmark | 318 |
| Dominican Republic | 136 |
| Hungary | 104 |
| Luxembourg | 80 |
| Greece | 20 |
| Bulgaria | 18 |
| Slovakia | 11 |
| Guinea | 7 |
| Estonia | 6 |
| Lithuania | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
| Slovenia | 3 |
| Iceland | 2 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Indonesia | 0 |
By destination region
Asia is the leading destination region at 61%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Cambodia.
Thailand is the primary destination for emigrants
Thailand attracts 48% of all emigrants from Cambodia, while the second-largest destination receives just 22%.
The share of emigrants going to Asia has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Asia has shifted from 15.7% to 60.5% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 261096 |
| 1995 | 282803 |
| 2000 | 316497 |
| 2005 | 455076 |
| 2010 | 613439 |
| 2015 | 674059 |
| 2020 | 726096 |
| 2024 | 778793 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Thailand | USA | France | Australia | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 118405 | 58110 | 21140 | 2277 |
| 1995 | 0 | 134132 | 57007 | 23312 | 9307 |
| 2000 | 24956 | 133747 | 56609 | 25052 | 19316 |
| 2005 | 149042 | 147415 | 58713 | 27620 | 22766 |
| 2010 | 273128 | 160007 | 60055 | 31666 | 30032 |
| 2015 | 312427 | 164568 | 58558 | 34438 | 40557 |
| 2020 | 345733 | 158737 | 58212 | 41140 | 42303 |
| 2024 | 375635 | 171380 | 57402 | 43862 | 33452 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Cambodia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Cambodia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Cambodians move to?
Most Cambodians have moved to Thailand, USA and France — these three countries account for about 78% of all Cambodians living abroad.
How many Cambodians live abroad?
Around 778.8K Cambodians live abroad, making it the #81-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Cambodia lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of Cambodia lives abroad — that's 778.8K out of a total population of 17.6M.
How has emigration from Cambodia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Cambodia has grown from 674.1K to 778.8K people, a growth of about 16%.
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