MigrantoCambodian Diaspora
778.8K Cambodians live abroad — 4% of the population of Cambodia
Cambodian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 78% of the diaspora
| 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 region
61% of the diaspora lives in Asia
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Key facts
The Cambodian diaspora in numbers
Most Cambodians abroad live in Thailand
48% of the diaspora lives in Thailand, while the next country accounts for just 22%.
The share of the diaspora living in Asia has grown since 1990
15.7% of the diaspora lived in Asia in 1990, compared with 60.5% today.
Cambodian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 261096 |
| 1995 | 282803 |
| 2000 | 316497 |
| 2005 | 455076 |
| 2010 | 613439 |
| 2015 | 674059 |
| 2020 | 726096 |
| 2024 | 778793 |
Largest communities over time
Cambodians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Cambodians in each country has changed since the selected year
Cambodians among immigrants in other countries
Where Cambodians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Cambodians live outside Cambodia?
Around 778.8K Cambodians live abroad, the world's #81 largest diaspora.
Where do most Cambodians abroad live?
Most Cambodians live in Thailand, USA and France — these three countries account for about 78% of all Cambodians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Cambodian population outside Cambodia?
Thailand is home to the largest Cambodian community abroad — 375.6K people, about 48% of all Cambodians living abroad.
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.
Is the Cambodian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Cambodians living abroad has grown from 674.1K to 778.8K, about 16%.
Where does the data on the Cambodian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Cambodia who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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