Cambodia Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Cambodia's unemployment rate was 0.26% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's unemployment rate stood at 0.26% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2024. Cambodia ranked 2nd globally.
Cambodia's unemployment rate has experienced a remarkable downward trajectory over the past three and a half decades, with the latest available data from 2025 revealing a rate of 0.26%, positioning the country as the second-lowest globally. The unemployment rate peaked at 1.26% in 2007, a period marked by a significant slowdown in economic growth. Conversely, the rate hit a historic low of 0.12% in 2019, underscoring the country's labor market resilience. In comparison, peer countries such as Thailand, which has a comparable economic profile, has struggled with a higher unemployment rate of 0.78% in 2025. Cambodia's economic resurgence, fueled by a thriving garment industry and robust tourism sector, has been a key driver of this employment growth. However, a potential slowdown in the global economy or a decline in foreign investment could disrupt Cambodia's labor market trajectory, potentially reversing the downward trend in unemployment.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.26% | +0.01pp | #2 |
| 2024 | 0.25% | −0.00pp | #2 |
| 2023 | 0.26% | +0.01pp | #2 |
| 2022 | 0.25% | −0.15pp | #2 |
| 2021 | 0.40% | +0.22pp | #2 |
| 2020 | 0.17% | +0.05pp | #2 |
| 2019 | 0.12% | −0.01pp | #2 |
| 2018 | 0.13% | −0.01pp | #2 |
| 2017 | 0.14% | −0.58pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 0.72% | +0.32pp | #4 |
| 2015 | 0.39% | −0.30pp | #2 |
| 2014 | 0.69% | +0.25pp | #4 |
| 2013 | 0.44% | −0.07pp | #3 |
| 2012 | 0.51% | −0.07pp | #2 |
| 2011 | 0.58% | −0.19pp | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's unemployment rate was 0.26% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's unemployment rate peaked at 1.26% in 2007.
The lowest unemployment rate in Cambodia was 0.12% in 2019.
Cambodia ranks 2nd globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The unemployment rate of Cambodia in 2025 was 0.26%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_unemployment-rate,
title = {Cambodia Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/unemployment-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}