MigrantoImmigrants in Cambodia
80.6K foreigners live in Cambodia — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Cambodia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 97% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41357 |
| Thailand | 34957 |
| China | 1721 |
| France | 311 |
| Laos | 294 |
| USA | 220 |
| Malaysia | 193 |
| Philippines | 171 |
| Japan | 140 |
| Singapore | 138 |
| Hong Kong | 130 |
| Australia | 130 |
| Indonesia | 117 |
| India | 107 |
| United Kingdom | 103 |
| South Korea | 61 |
| Myanmar | 57 |
| Sri Lanka | 51 |
| Nepal | 49 |
| North Korea | 45 |
| Canada | 45 |
| Pakistan | 44 |
| Germany | 41 |
| Russia | 32 |
| Netherlands | 32 |
| Italy | 15 |
By region of origin
99% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Cambodia in numbers
Vietnamese are the largest group by a wide margin
51% of all immigrants were born in Vietnam, while the next group accounts for just 43%.
Immigrant population in Cambodia over time
Foreigners living in Cambodia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32682 |
| 1995 | 86480 |
| 2000 | 140279 |
| 2005 | 109499 |
| 2010 | 78719 |
| 2015 | 71024 |
| 2020 | 76161 |
| 2024 | 80561 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Cambodia, by year
| Year | Vietnamese | Thais | Chinese | French | Laotians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16771 | 14149 | 707 | 128 | 121 |
| 1995 | 44367 | 37488 | 1853 | 336 | 317 |
| 2000 | 71963 | 60844 | 2998 | 543 | 513 |
| 2005 | 56174 | 47494 | 2340 | 424 | 400 |
| 2010 | 40384 | 34143 | 1682 | 305 | 288 |
| 2015 | 36436 | 30806 | 1518 | 275 | 260 |
| 2020 | 39098 | 33048 | 1627 | 294 | 278 |
| 2024 | 41357 | 34957 | 1721 | 311 | 294 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Cambodia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Cambodia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Cambodia?
Around 80.6K immigrants live in Cambodia — the world's #141 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Cambodia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Cambodia — that's 80.6K out of a total population of 17.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Cambodia come from?
Most immigrants in Cambodia come from Vietnam, Thailand and China — these three countries account for about 97% of all immigrants.
How many Vietnamese live in Cambodia?
Around 41.4K Vietnamese live in Cambodia — about 51% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Cambodia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Cambodia has grown from 71K to 80.6K, about 13%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Cambodia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Cambodia. Their children born in Cambodia are not included.
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