Annual change in population in Cambodia
Cambodia: Annual change in population was 222,163 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Cambodia, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Cambodia is 222,163 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Cambodia peaked at 782,768 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, -466,428 people, in 1977.
That places Cambodia 62nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 106,409 people | 100,442 people | 112,096 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 127,180 people | 117,031 people | 137,408 people | 10 |
| 1970s | -151,592 people | -466,428 people | 65,847 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 198,466 people | 84,619 people | 272,272 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 519,226 people | 207,554 people | 782,768 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 201,108 people | 193,760 people | 223,340 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 220,449 people | 201,148 people | 229,549 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 235,645 people | 222,163 people | 248,825 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More population data for Cambodia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.20 million people (2100)
- Population density 128.82 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.55 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 23 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.55 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.55 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.58 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Cambodia?
- Annual change in population in Cambodia was 222,163 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 782,768 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was -466,428 people in 1977.
- How does Cambodia rank for annual change in population?
- Cambodia ranks 62nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.