MigrantoImmigrants in Cambodia
80.6K foreign-born residents — the #141 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Asia is the leading region of origin at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Cambodia.
Vietnam is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Vietnam accounts for 51% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 43%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32682 |
| 1995 | 86480 |
| 2000 | 140279 |
| 2005 | 109499 |
| 2010 | 78719 |
| 2015 | 71024 |
| 2020 | 76161 |
| 2024 | 80561 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Vietnam | Thailand | China | France | Laos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Cambodia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Cambodia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Cambodia?
Around 80.6K foreign-born residents live in Cambodia, making it the #141-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Cambodia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Cambodia has grown from 71K to 80.6K people, a growth of about 13%.
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