Cambodia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Cambodia has a developing Southeast Asian economy supported by garment manufacturing, tourism, construction, agriculture, trade, services, and growing foreign investment. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how expanding national economic output compares with the size of the population and helps track development on a per-person basis. Explore Cambodia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,902
Est. in USD
World Rank
#148
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.1%
+$140
Asia Rank
#37
Out of 49 countries
1. Cambodia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Cambodia’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across manufacturing, tourism, construction, agriculture, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Cambodia with economies of different sizes. It also helps show how industrialization, investment, and broader economic activity are translating into output generated for each person.
2. Cambodia GDP Per Capita Growth (1986–2026)
3. Cambodia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,902 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $2,762 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $2,613 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $2,434 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | $2,294 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | $2,131 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2,063 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | $2,183 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | $2,018 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | $1,812 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | $1,672 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | $1,541 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | $1,440 | +11.0% |
| 2013 | $1,297 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | $1,188 | +8.9% |
| 2011 | $1,091 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | $946 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | $896 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | $875 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | $724 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | $614 | +15.4% |
| 2005 | $532 | +18.0% |
| 2004 | $451 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | $389 | +10.8% |
| 2002 | $351 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | $327 | +7.6% |
| 2000 | $304 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | $286 | +10.0% |
| 1998 | $260 | -12.8% |
| 1997 | $298 | -8.3% |
| 1996 | $325 | -5.2% |
| 1995 | $343 | +14.7% |
| 1994 | $299 | +9.1% |
| 1993 | $274 | -3.9% |
| 1992 | $285 | +17.3% |
| 1991 | $243 | +115.0% |
| 1990 | $113 | +151.1% |
| 1989 | $45 | +21.6% |
| 1988 | $37 | +94.7% |
| 1987 | $19 | -34.5% |
| 1986 | $29 | — |
4. Cambodia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+36.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+73.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+372.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Cambodia’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, exports, urbanization, and foreign investment have expanded. Population growth, inflation, exchange rates, global demand, and visitor activity can influence annual progress. Historical data helps show how structural changes in the economy have contributed to rising output per resident over time.
5. Cambodia GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Cambodia
$2,902
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Cambodia’s GDP per capita is approximately
84.8%
below the
Asia average
and
88.5%
below the world average.
6. Cambodia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #34 | Iran | $3,415 |
| #35 | Kyrgyzstan | $3,202 |
| #36 | Bangladesh | $2,911 |
| #37 | Cambodia | $2,902 |
| #38 | India | $2,813 |
| #39 | State of Palestine | $2,443 |
| #40 | Laos | $2,403 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Cambodia
Cambodia GDP (Nominal)
$52.4 Billion
(2026)
Cambodia GDP Per Capita
$2,902
(2026)
Cambodia’s total GDP captures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the growing size of the Cambodian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a more complete view of economic development.
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8. Cambodia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,075 | +6.0% |
| 2028 | $3,274 | +6.5% |
| 2029 | $3,496 | +6.8% |
| 2030 | $3,738 | +6.9% |
Cambodia GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,738 by 2030, representing a 28.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Cambodia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Cambodia GDP per capita is estimated at $2,902 in 2026.
It ranks #148 globally and #37 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 5.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 36.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 73.6%.
It is approximately 84.8% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 88.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,738 by 2030, 28.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Cambodia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Cambodia GDP per capita is estimated at $2,902 in 2026.
Cambodia ranks #148 globally and #37 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.1% compared with 2025.
Cambodia GDP per capita was approximately $1,541 in 2015.
Cambodia GDP per capita is approximately 84.8% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.