Cambodia Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Cambodia's urban population was 41.14% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's urban population stood at 41.14% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.14% by 2025. Cambodia ranked 170th globally.
Cambodia’s urban population share has risen from 10.18 percent in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 41.14 percent in 2025, placing the country 170th globally (World Bank). The dramatic climb follows a low of 4.68 percent in 1975, a trough that reflected the country’s turmoil during the Khmer Rouge era, after which the share expanded steadily as reconstruction and economic liberalisation accelerated. Over the 66‑year coverage period, urbanisation has outpaced many regional peers; for example, Lao PDR recorded 40.28 percent and Zimbabwe 40.71 percent in the same year, while Belize and the Maldives sit slightly above Cambodia at 41.50 and 42.33 percent respectively. The continued rise suggests that infrastructure development, rural‑to‑urban migration and expanding services will keep urban share climbing, although a shift toward balanced regional growth or major policy reforms could temper the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 41.66% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 41.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.14% | +0.27% | #170 |
| 2024 | 40.87% | +0.24% | #47 |
| 2023 | 40.63% | +0.25% | #47 |
| 2022 | 40.37% | +0.27% | #47 |
| 2021 | 40.11% | +0.28% | #47 |
| 2020 | 39.83% | +0.25% | #49 |
| 2019 | 39.58% | +1.94% | #49 |
| 2018 | 37.64% | +2.63% | #46 |
| 2017 | 35.01% | +2.54% | #41 |
| 2016 | 32.48% | +2.41% | #33 |
| 2015 | 30.07% | +2.25% | #28 |
| 2014 | 27.82% | +2.05% | #24 |
| 2013 | 25.76% | +1.82% | #22 |
| 2012 | 23.94% | +1.56% | #18 |
| 2011 | 22.38% | +1.26% | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's urban population was 41.14% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's urban population peaked at 41.14% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Cambodia was 4.68% in 1975.
Cambodia ranks 170th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cambodia's urban population is projected to reach 41.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Cambodia in 2025 was 41.14%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_urban-population,
title = {Cambodia Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}