Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 1,112 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,112 thousands
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
73rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
1,112 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
159.44 thousands
in 1979
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Cambodia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 1,112 thousands for population aged 65 years or older in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 59.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Cambodia peaked at 1,112 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 159.44 thousands, in 1979.
Cambodia ranks 73rd of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 195.27 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 199.34 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 203.34 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 207.36 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 211.33 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 215.33 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 200.24 thousands | -7.0% |
| 1977 | 185.81 thousands | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 172.11 thousands | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 159.44 thousands | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 163.96 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 169.2 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 174.38 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 179.6 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 184.9 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 190.24 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 195.7 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 201.38 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 207.5 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 213.69 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 220.04 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 226.55 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 233.16 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 240.18 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 247.6 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 257.6 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 270.61 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 286.4 thousands | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 305.3 thousands | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 323.22 thousands | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 341.66 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 360.35 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 378.81 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 398 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 417.6 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 438.57 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 460.01 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 481.62 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 504.25 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 526.4 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 550.06 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 575.05 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 601.36 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 630.35 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 661.43 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 695.62 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 731.95 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 769.45 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 808.59 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 848.84 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 889.31 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 930 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 969.33 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 1,015 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 1,063 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 1,112 thousands | +4.6% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 1,112 thousands is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 516.96 thousands, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 1,112 thousands is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 105.87 thousands, 10.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 194.96 thousands | 159.44 thousands | 215.33 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 188.06 thousands | 163.96 thousands | 213.69 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 261.07 thousands | 220.04 thousands | 323.22 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 430.73 thousands | 341.66 thousands | 526.4 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 687.27 thousands | 550.06 thousands | 848.84 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 996.29 thousands | 889.31 thousands | 1,112 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More population data for Cambodia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5337 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 20,258 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8407 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6579 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 128.82 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.20 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Cambodia?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Cambodia was 1,112 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,112 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 159.44 thousands in 1979.
- How does Cambodia rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Cambodia ranks 73rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release