Socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia
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The first outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in China in late 2019 and on 30 January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).1 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global economy and the growing crisis ...
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) information toolkit
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RationalIn 2018, the total number of registered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was 155,745. More than 90 percent of registered firms in Cambodia are SMEs. However, despite being vital to the socio-economy, 95 percent are not registered yet. By 2025, 80% and 95% of small and ...
Responsible business in Cambodia
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Given that most business models are profit-driven, the need for accountable and responsible businesses plays a significant role in minimizing its adverse effects on the environment and society contributing to sustainable development. Based on this basis, the concept of conducting business responsibly goes beyond profit ...
Forest cover (1973-2014)
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N.B. After receiving feedback from Forestry Administration and other organizations, ODC has updated the data on this page and included forest cover 2014, adopting the methodology outlined in the notes that you can read here. Please contact us if you have any questions about these ...
Civil status
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Cambodia has one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in Southeast Asia, with a population of approximately 16 million in 2019.202 According to the World Bank, the country’s birth rate per 1,000 people decreased slightly, from 25.5 in 2010 to 22.4 in 2018.203 With economic growth ...
Budget and public procurement
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National budget on uptrendIn the last three years, Cambodia’s national budget has seen significant growth of around US$ 1.6 billion, from US$ 3.4 billion in 2014218 to US$ 5 billion in 2017.219 This is an average annual increase of almost 14%. The increase can be ...
Forest cover 2015 - Present
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According to the report on Cambodia Forest Cover 2018 issued on December 2020 by the Ministry of Environment (MoE),258 Cambodia has conducted eight national forest assessments in 1958/65, 1992/93, 1996/97, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2018. The forest cover assessment from 1958-1965 has not ...