Market profile

Cambodia is a member of ASEAN and WTO and is one of the fastest-growing developing countries in East Asia. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.9 per cent in 2016. Impressive rates of economic growth have led to sharp wage increases which undermine the degree of competitiveness. At the same time, growth has generally been sufficient to create new jobs needed to absorb the rising working-age population, which has been increasing at 3 per cent annually (faster than the population). Unemployment is at 0.3 per cent of total labour force in 2016 (Source: World Bank).

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Facts

  • Merchandise exports A$55 million
  • Services exports A$158 million
  • Capital Phnom Penh
  • Official language Khmer
  • Area 176,520 sq km
  • Population 16.3 million

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Country brief

A comprehensive overview of political, economic and bilateral and regional trade agreements.

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Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Cambodia and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

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Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Cambodia. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

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