Cambodia

Description of Cambodia

As a country nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Cambodia offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat to the bustling markets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is a nation that captivates visitors with its charm and resilience. With a complex history that has seen periods of great prosperity and devastating conflict, Cambodia is now in a phase of rebuilding and development. Through harnessing its agricultural resources, promoting tourism, and embracing new economic opportunities, Cambodia is poised to emerge as a key player in the region's growth and development.

Population And Age Structure

Population, total: Cambodia has a population of 16,396,860, which is below the global average of 40,097,746. Cambodia is ranked 72 out of 194 countries in terms of total population.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population): With 29.63% of the population aged 0-14, Cambodia exceeds the global average of 27.34%. Cambodia is ranked 77 out of 194 countries for this demographic.

Population ages 0-14, total: The total population aged 0-14 in Cambodia is 4,857,658, which is below the average of 10,327,379. Cambodia is ranked 72 out of 194 countries in this category.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population): Cambodia has 65.10% of its population aged 15-64, slightly higher than the global average of 63.44%. Cambodia is ranked 87 out of 194 countries for this age group.

Population ages 15-64, total: With 10,674,662 people aged 15-64, Cambodia falls below the average of 26,003,407. Cambodia is ranked 65 out of 194 countries in this demographic.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population): Cambodia has 5.27% of its population aged 65 and above, lower than the global average of 9.22%. Cambodia is ranked 115 out of 194 countries for this age group.

Population ages 65 and above, total: The total population aged 65 and above in Cambodia is 864,539, which is significantly below the average of 3,766,959. Cambodia is ranked 77 out of 194 countries in this category.

Summary

Cambodia has a relatively small population of 16,396,860, with a higher percentage of people aged 0-14 compared to the global average. The country also has a lower percentage of population aged 65 and above. These demographic indicators are crucial as they impact various aspects of the country's economy and social welfare, such as workforce composition, healthcare needs, and educational requirements.

Population Miscellaneous

1. Rural population: Cambodia's rural population is 12,423,573, which is below the average rural population of 18,044,041 in 190 countries, ranking 44th.

2. Rural population (% of total population): Cambodia's rural population constitutes 75.768% of the total population, significantly higher than the average of 41.158%. Cambodia ranks 17th out of 190 countries in this regard.

3. Urban population: Cambodia's urban population is 3,973,287, much lower than the average urban population of 22,425,747 in 194 countries, placing Cambodia at 105th rank.

4. Urban population (% of total population): Cambodia's urban population makes up 24.232% of the total population, notably lower than the average of 59.690%. Cambodia ranks 178th out of 194 countries.

5. Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population): Cambodia's age dependency ratio is 53.605%, below the average of 59.219%. Cambodia ranks 108th out of 194 countries.

6. Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people): Cambodia's crude birth rate is 19.849 per 1,000 people, slightly above the average of 19.384. Cambodia ranks 80th out of 192 countries.

7. Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people): Cambodia's crude death rate is 6.228 per 1,000 people, below the average of 8.214. Cambodia ranks 146th out of 192 countries.

8. Fertility rate, total (births per woman): Cambodia's total fertility rate is 2.381 births per woman, lower than the average of 2.603. Cambodia ranks 84th out of 190 countries in this aspect.

Summary

The analysis of key macroeconomic indicators for Cambodia reveals a predominantly rural population, with high rural population percentage compared to the total. Cambodia also has a relatively low urban population and a lower-than-average age dependency ratio. Additionally, the country shows a slightly higher crude birth rate and a lower crude death rate compared to global averages, with a fertility rate below the average.

These statistics are crucial for policy-makers and analysts to understand the demographic landscape of Cambodia. They can impact various aspects of socio-economic development, such as healthcare planning, workforce dynamics, and economic growth strategies. Knowing these indicators helps in formulating targeted policies to address specific demographic challenges and opportunities within the country.

Military

1. Military expenditure (current USD): Cambodia's military expenditure is significantly below the average of $12,904,993,617.16, ranking 80th out of 149 countries. This indicates a relatively low level of investment in military capabilities compared to other countries.
2. Military expenditure (% of GDP): Cambodia's military expenditure as a percentage of GDP is 2.45%, higher than the average of 1.90%. This places Cambodia 31st out of 148 countries, showing a relatively higher prioritization of military spending in relation to its economic output.
3. Armed forces personnel, total: With 191,000 total armed forces personnel, Cambodia surpasses the average of 165,908.54 personnel. This ranks Cambodia 33rd out of 164 countries, showcasing a significant military presence compared to the global average.
4. Armed forces personnel (% of total labor force): Cambodia's 2.20% of armed forces personnel as a percentage of the total labor force is higher than the average of 1.28%. This places Cambodia 23rd out of 164 countries, illustrating a relatively higher mobilization of labor force for military activities.

Summary

Cambodia's military expenditure is below the global average, but it allocates a higher percentage of its GDP to military spending compared to other countries. With a significant number of armed forces personnel, Cambodia demonstrates a relatively high level of military presence and mobilization of its labor force for defense purposes. These indicators are crucial as they reflect Cambodia's strategic priorities, security posture, and resource allocation in the context of regional and global security dynamics.

Natural Resources

1. Cambodia's forest area covers 80,683.7 sq. km, which is below the global average of 211,606.11 sq. km. Cambodia ranks 58th out of 191 countries in this attribute.

2. The land area of Cambodia is 176,520 sq. km, significantly lower than the average of 665,166.51 sq. km. Cambodia ranks 88th out of 194 countries in land area.

3. Cambodia's surface area is 181,040 sq. km, below the average of 689,779.56 sq. km. It also ranks 88th out of 194 countries in this aspect.

4. With 4,090,387.7 hectares of arable land, Cambodia falls short of the average of 7,329,543.16 hectares. It ranks 53rd out of 190 countries in arable land.

5. The land under cereal production in Cambodia is 3,454,251 hectares, less than the average of 4,206,011.63 hectares. Cambodia's rank in this attribute is 36th out of 174 countries.

6. Cambodia's average precipitation depth is 1,904 mm per year, higher than the global average of 1,157.83 mm per year. Cambodia ranks 36th out of 178 countries in this category.

7. In terms of renewable internal freshwater resources, Cambodia has 120.6 billion cubic meters, below the average of 240.41 billion cubic meters. Cambodia ranks 50th out of 178 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia performs below the global average in key macroeconomic indicators such as forest area, land area, surface area, arable land, land under cereal production, and renewable internal freshwater resources. Despite falling short in these aspects, Cambodia ranks relatively lower in some categories, indicating its specific strengths within the global context. These statistics are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's resource availability, agricultural potential, and environmental sustainability, providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding economic development, environmental conservation, and food security strategies.

Resource Rents

Total natural resources rents (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 0.94% is below the average of 4.63%. With a rank of 103 out of 175 countries, Cambodia falls in the lower half of the dataset.

Coal rents (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 0.24% is significantly below the average of 0.40%. Ranking 56 out of 65 countries, Cambodia has a relatively low share of coal rents compared to other nations included in the data.

Forest rents (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 0.94% is below the average of 1.53%. Ranking 60 out of 174 countries, Cambodia's utilization of forest resources for economic gains is lower than many other nations in the dataset.

Oil rents (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 0.01% is significantly below the average of 2.51%. With a rank of 115 out of 117 countries, Cambodia has a minimal share of oil rents compared to the majority of countries included in the dataset.

Summary

Cambodia shows below-average values for natural resources rents, coal rents, forest rents, and oil rents as a percentage of its GDP, placing the country in the lower half or significantly below average compared to other nations in the dataset for each respective resource category. These indicators suggest that Cambodia may not be fully capitalizing on its natural resource potential for economic development, potentially impacting its overall GDP growth and competitiveness on the global stage.

Commodities

In terms of Cereal production, Cambodia's value of 11,836,000 metric tons is below the average of 17,249,945. Cambodia ranks 34th out of 174 countries in this dataset.

For Aquaculture production, Cambodia's 400,400 metric tons is below the average of 679,642. Cambodia ranks 20th out of 180 countries.

Regarding Capture fisheries production, Cambodia's output of 535,900 metric tons is above the average of 467,453. Cambodia ranks 33rd out of 190 countries.

In Total fisheries production, Cambodia's 936,300 metric tons fall below the average of 1,153,914. Cambodia ranks 26th out of 182 countries.

Finally, for Fertilizer consumption, Cambodia's consumption of 44.24 kilograms per hectare of arable land is below the average of 159.04. Cambodia ranks 125th out of 187 countries.

Summary

Cambodia's agricultural sector faces challenges compared to global averages in cereal and aquaculture production, while performing relatively well in capture fisheries production. However, its overall fisheries production still lags behind. The low fertilizer consumption per hectare of arable land indicates potential inefficiencies in agriculture that could hinder long-term sustainable growth and food security in the country.

These indicators are crucial as they reflect Cambodia's agricultural productivity and sustainability. Addressing the disparities in production levels and improving fertilizer usage could enhance food security, boost economic growth, and increase competitiveness in the global market.

Intellectual Property

1. For Industrial design applications by nonresident, Cambodia's value of 269 is below the average of 1415.83. It ranks 57 out of 112 countries in the dataset.

2. Cambodia's value of 19 for Industrial design applications by resident is significantly below the average of 9799.58. It ranks 90 out of 113 countries in the dataset.

3. The focus country's value of 248 for Patent applications by nonresidents is below the average of 6538.40. Cambodia ranks 56 out of 129 countries in the dataset.

4. Cambodia's value of 166.15 for Scientific and technical journal articles is notably below the average of 15103.76. The country ranks 125 out of 192 countries in the dataset.

5. With Charges for the use of intellectual property payments at 20,900,816.28 USD, Cambodia is well below the average of 3,218,843,494.39 USD. It ranks 92 out of 143 countries in the dataset.

6. The charges for the use of intellectual property receipts in Cambodia amount to 9,332,128.84 USD, which is significantly lower than the average of 3,191,687,117.58 USD. The country ranks 67 out of 122 countries in the dataset.

Summary

Cambodia's performance in key macroeconomic indicators related to industrial design applications, patent applications, scientific and technical journal articles, and intellectual property payments and receipts is consistently below the global averages. These rankings suggest that Cambodia may need to focus on enhancing its innovation and research capabilities to align with global standards, attract foreign investment, and foster economic growth.

Broad Economy Attributes

- Cambodia's GDP (current US$) is significantly below the average of $442,870,224,838.68, ranking 100th out of 189 countries in the dataset.
- The country's GDP, PPP (current international $) is also notably lower than the average of $734,141,122,350.78, placing Cambodia at 97th out of 181 countries.
- Cambodia's GDP per capita (current US$) stands well below the average of $15,462.11, ranking 150th out of 190 countries.
- In terms of GDP per capita, PPP (current international $), Cambodia lags behind with a value far below the average of $21,251.89, positioning the country at 142nd out of 181 countries.
- Cambodia's GNI (current US$) is notably below the average of $452,040,815,370.70, ranking 99th out of 185 countries.
- Similarly, the country's GNI, PPP (current international $) is significantly lower than the average of $730,698,223,823.47, placing Cambodia at 95th out of 181 countries.
- Cambodia's GNI per capita, PPP (current international $) is substantially below the average of $20,615.75, with a rank of 143rd out of 181 countries in the dataset.

Summary

Cambodia's key macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, GDP per capita, GNI, and GNI per capita all fall below global averages, indicating a lower level of economic development compared to other nations in the dataset. These statistics are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's position in the global economy, showcasing areas where the country may need to focus on improving its economic performance to catch up with more advanced economies.

Broad Value Added

1. Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$): Cambodia's GVA is $23,962,533,088.42, ranking 93 out of 176 countries. This is significantly below the average GVA of $360,070,943,595.12.

2. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP): Cambodia's value added in this sector is 22.70% of GDP, ranking 26 out of 182 countries. This percentage is notably higher than the average of 10.86%.

3. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$): Cambodia's value added is $5,872,192,460.48, ranking 62 out of 182 countries. The value is below the average of $19,924,732,828.07.

4. Services, value added (% of GDP): Cambodia's services value added is 36.60% of GDP, ranking 173 out of 183 countries, significantly below the average of 56.72%.

5. Services, value added (current US$): Cambodia's services value added is $9,469,714,126.58, ranking 113 out of 183 countries. It is notably lower than the average of $295,837,711,130.69.

6. Industry (including construction), value added (current US$): Cambodia's industry value added is $8,941,654,648.38, ranking 92 out of 183 countries. This value is significantly below the average of $118,421,095,413.50.

Summary

Cambodia's economy shows strengths in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors with value added percentage and value added in this sector both exceeding global averages. However, the country lags behind in services and industry sectors, with both value added in these areas and their contribution to GDP falling below global averages. These indicators are important as they highlight Cambodia's heavy reliance on agriculture and the need for diversification into other sectors to drive economic growth and development.

Manufacturing Value Added

1. Manufacturing, value added (current US$): Cambodia's value of 4,192,339,952.27 USD is below the average of 76,207,179,589.66 USD. Cambodia ranks 87th out of 173 countries in this attribute data.
2. Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 16.20% is above the average of 11.90%. Cambodia ranks 41st out of 173 countries in this attribute data.
3. Medium and high-tech manufacturing value added (% manufacturing value added): Cambodia's value of 0.26% is significantly below the average of 24.49%. Cambodia ranks 149th out of 149 countries in this attribute data.

Summary

Cambodia's manufacturing sector contributes significantly to its GDP, with a value added of 16.20%, ranking 41st globally. However, the country's performance in medium and high-tech manufacturing is concerning, as it ranks last among 149 countries. The low value in this category indicates a potential lack of technological advancement and innovation, which are crucial for long-term economic growth and competitiveness in the global market.

Money

1. Inflation, consumer prices (annual %): Cambodia's inflation rate is 2.94%, which is below the average of 8.26%. Cambodia is ranked 65th out of 165 countries in this attribute.

2. Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %): Cambodia's inflation rate based on GDP deflator is -0.67%, significantly lower than the average of 6.90%. Cambodia is ranked 149th out of 188 countries in this attribute.

3. Broad money growth (annual %): Cambodia's broad money growth rate is 15.29%, slightly below the average of 18.03%. Cambodia is ranked 61st out of 139 countries in this attribute.

4. Broad money (% of GDP): Cambodia's broad money as a percentage of GDP is 128.94%, significantly higher than the average of 71.75%. Cambodia is ranked 12th out of 139 countries in this attribute.

5. Broad money to total reserves ratio: Cambodia's ratio is 1.56, below the average of 5.17. Cambodia is ranked 109th out of 126 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia exhibits mixed performance in key macroeconomic indicators. While having relatively low inflation rates, both in consumer prices and GDP deflator, it has a high broad money to GDP ratio and moderate broad money growth rate. This suggests that Cambodia may have a stable price level but faces potential challenges in managing its money supply and reserves efficiently, which could impact its economic stability and growth prospects.

Consumption Expenditure

Final consumption expenditure (current US$): Cambodia's final consumption expenditure is $19,375,959,377.22, which is significantly below the average of $381,630,252,515.38. Cambodia ranks 99 out of 159 countries in this attribute.

Final consumption expenditure (% of GDP): Cambodia's final consumption expenditure as a percentage of GDP is 74.89%, slightly below the average of 82.37%. Cambodia ranks 110 out of 159 countries in this attribute.

General government final consumption expenditure (current US$): Cambodia's general government final consumption expenditure is $1,393,331,829.60, much lower than the average of $93,676,578,238.03. Cambodia ranks 126 out of 158 countries in this attribute.

General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP): Cambodia's general government final consumption expenditure as a percentage of GDP is 5.39%, significantly below the average of 18.71%. Cambodia ranks 157 out of 158 countries in this attribute.

Household and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$): Cambodia's household and NPISHs final consumption expenditure is $17,982,627,547.61, also significantly below the average of $290,127,571,157.69. Cambodia ranks 94 out of 158 countries in this attribute.

Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure (% of GDP): Cambodia's household and NPISHs final consumption expenditure as a percentage of GDP is 69.50%, above the average of 63.68%. Cambodia ranks 58 out of 158 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia's final consumption expenditure metrics, both in terms of total current US$ spending and as a percentage of GDP, are notably below the global averages. The country's general government final consumption expenditure, as a percentage of GDP, is particularly low compared to the average. This indicates that Cambodia may have limited public sector spending power and may need to focus on increasing both overall consumption and government expenditure to stimulate economic growth and development.

Investment

Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is significantly below the attribute average, ranking 142 out of 169 countries in the dataset.

Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$): Cambodia performs better in this aspect as its value is above the average, ranking 39 out of 182 countries.

Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP): Cambodia excels in this metric with a value well above the average, ranking 8 out of 178 countries.

Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is notably below the average, ranking 66 out of 156 countries.

Foreign direct investment, net outflows (% of GDP): Cambodia's performance in this area is below average, ranking 51 out of 155 countries.

Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is significantly below the attribute average, ranking 61 out of 159 countries.

Summary

Cambodia showcases varying performances in different aspects of foreign direct investment and portfolio investment. While it excels in attracting foreign direct investment inflows relative to its GDP, it falls below average in net outflows indicating a reliance on external investments. The low ranking in portfolio investment suggests a need to attract more diverse forms of investment to support economic growth and development.

Debt

- Total debt service (% of GNI): Cambodia's total debt service is 6.20% of GNI, slightly above the average of 5.98%. Cambodia is ranked 42 out of 120 countries in this aspect.
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service (% of GNI): Cambodia's public and publicly guaranteed debt service is 1.45% of GNI, below the average of 2.84%. Cambodia ranks 77 out of 120 countries in this category.
- External debt stocks (% of GNI): Cambodia's external debt stocks are 70.87% of GNI, higher than the average of 65.42%. Cambodia is ranked 36 out of 120 countries for this metric.
- Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$): Cambodia's total debt service on external debt is $1,540,350,406.40, lower than the average of $9,811,195,839.23. Cambodia ranks 53 out of 123 countries in this aspect.
- Debt service on external debt, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (TDS, current US$): Cambodia's debt service on public and publicly guaranteed external debt is $359,127,029.70, below the average of $3,310,612,057.60. Cambodia ranks 68 out of 123 countries in this category.
- External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$): Cambodia's external debt stocks for public and publicly guaranteed debt are $8,789,324,103.60, significantly below the average of $28,695,879,144.98. Cambodia ranks 58 out of 123 countries for this attribute.
- External debt stocks, private nonguaranteed (PNG) (DOD, current US$): Cambodia's external debt stocks for private nonguaranteed debt are $4,901,666,000, well below the average of $33,734,699,285.22. Cambodia ranks 47 out of 91 countries in this category.
- External debt stocks, total (DOD, current US$): Cambodia's total external debt stocks are $17,593,817,433.30, significantly lower than the average of $73,845,530,111.82. Cambodia ranks 54 out of 123 countries for this metric.

Summary

Cambodia's total debt service as a percentage of GNI is slightly above average, with a better performance in public and publicly guaranteed debt service. External debt stocks are higher than the average, but the country has managed to keep its debt service on external debt relatively low compared to peers. This data is crucial as it assesses Cambodia's debt sustainability and financial stability, indicating areas where the country may need to focus on in terms of debt management and economic resilience.

Broad Trade Attributes

For "Trade (% of GDP)", Cambodia's value is 123.99% which is above the average of 82.34%. Cambodia ranks 25 out of 163 countries in this attribute.

In terms of "Merchandise trade (% of GDP)", Cambodia's value of 142.35% is significantly higher than the average of 60.01%. Cambodia holds the 11th position out of 186 countries in this category.

When looking at "Trade in services (% of GDP)", Cambodia's value of 14.66% is below the average of 24.63%. Cambodia is ranked 88th out of 171 countries in this metric.

For "External balance on goods and services (current US$)", Cambodia's value of $183,696,253.90 is substantially lower than the average of $3,405,509,011.13. Cambodia is ranked 62nd out of 163 countries in this aspect.

Lastly, in relation to "External balance on goods and services (% of GDP)", Cambodia's value stands at 0.71%, above the average of -5.97%. Cambodia holds the 58th rank out of 163 countries based on this indicator.

Summary

Cambodia demonstrates a trade-heavy economy with high values in Trade (% of GDP) and Merchandise trade (% of GDP), ranking relatively well globally. However, the country lags in Trade in services (% of GDP), indicating potential for growth in this sector. While Cambodia has a lower External balance on goods and services (current US$), its performance is in line with similar economies. The positive External balance on goods and services (% of GDP) signifies Cambodia's ability to generate more revenue than spend on imports, reflecting economic stability and potential for investment.

Net Trade

1. **Current account balance (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's current account balance is -881214229.74 USD, which is significantly below the average of 1443864831.49 USD. Cambodia ranks 110 out of 170 countries in this attribute.

2. **Current account balance (% of GDP):** Cambodia's current account balance as a percentage of GDP is -3.41%, lower than the average of -2.36%. The country is ranked 108 out of 170 in this aspect.

3. **Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net trade in goods and services stands at -2800991797.06 USD, much lower than the average of 2604730003.57 USD. Cambodia ranks 128 out of 171 countries in this category.

4. **Net primary income (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net primary income is -1108927054.21 USD, below the average of -903807529.74 USD. The country's rank is 105 out of 170.

5. **Net secondary income (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net secondary income is 3028704621.53 USD, significantly higher than the average. Cambodia ranks 33 out of 170 in this attribute.

6. **Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net trade in goods is -2543751853.85 USD, below the average of 1302831005.68 USD. The country is ranked 124 out of 171 nations.

7. **Net capital account (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net capital account is 259000000 USD, higher than the average of 136543824.05 USD. The country's rank is 38 out of 159 countries.

8. **Net financial account (BoP, current US$):** Cambodia's net financial account stands at -2380181810.31 USD, well below the average of -469840994.63 USD. The country ranks 138 out of 170 in this regard.

Summary

In summary, Cambodia exhibits a current account deficit, with negative balances in both goods and primary income. However, the country has a strong net secondary income and capital inflows. These indicators are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's reliance on secondary income sources and inward capital flows to offset trade deficits and primary income outflows.

Broad Export Attributes

Exports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $20.9 billion, below the average of $146.2 billion. Cambodia ranks 75 out of 170 countries in this attribute.

Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $20.3 billion, below the average of $122.9 billion. Cambodia ranks 74 out of 170 countries in this attribute.

Exports of goods and services (current US$): Cambodia's value is $16.1 billion, below the average of $129.6 billion. Cambodia ranks 75 out of 163 countries in this attribute.

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP): Cambodia's value is 62.35%, above the average of 38.19%. Cambodia ranks 21 out of 163 countries in this attribute.

Goods exports (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $18.5 billion, below the average of $93.3 billion. Cambodia ranks 66 out of 171 countries in this attribute.

International tourism, receipts (% of total exports): Cambodia's value is 5.52%, below the average of 9.74%. Cambodia ranks 49 out of 120 countries in this attribute.

ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports): Cambodia's value is 1.73%, below the average of 3.81%. Cambodia ranks 49 out of 142 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia has lower values in key macroeconomic indicators such as exports of goods, services, and primary income, exports of goods and services, and goods exports in comparison to the global averages. However, Cambodia performs above average in exports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP. The country also receives a smaller percentage of its total exports from international tourism and ICT goods exports compared to the global average. These indicators are important as they reflect Cambodia's trade competitiveness, economic diversification, and reliance on specific sectors for revenue generation.

Merchandise Exports

Merchandise exports in Cambodia amount to $17,716,000,000, ranking 68th out of 187 countries. This value is significantly below the average of $89,542,711,229.95 for this attribute.

Agricultural raw materials exports account for 1.73% of Cambodia's merchandise exports. Cambodia ranks 59th out of 151 countries in this aspect, below the average of 2.97%.

Food exports represent 4.45% of Cambodia's merchandise exports, placing Cambodia 128th out of 152 countries. This percentage is notably lower than the average of 24.06%.

Cambodia's fuel exports constitute an extremely low percentage of 0.000002%. This places Cambodia at a ranking of 147 out of 147 countries, significantly below the average of 13.70%.

Ores and metals exports make up 0.56% of Cambodia's merchandise exports, positioning Cambodia 132nd out of 152 countries. This percentage is notably lower than the average of 9.10%.

Merchandise exports by the reporting economy residual account for 0.42% of Cambodia's total merchandise exports, ranking Cambodia 79th out of 166 countries. This percentage falls below the average of 3.20%.

Summary

Cambodia's merchandise exports are relatively low compared to the global average, with key sectors such as agricultural raw materials, food, fuel, ores, and metals lagging behind in their contribution to the country's export income. This indicates a potential lack of diversification in Cambodia's export portfolio, which could pose risks in terms of economic stability and resilience to external shocks. Diversifying into higher-value sectors or expanding existing export industries could help Cambodia reduce its dependency on a few key sectors and improve its overall export competitiveness.

Technology Exports

Manufactures exports (% of merchandise exports): Cambodia's value for this attribute is 76.25%, which is notably higher than the average of 42.62%. Cambodia ranks 29th out of 152 countries in this aspect.

High-technology exports (current US$): Cambodia's value for this attribute is $308,424,330, significantly below the average of $16,655,934,078.80. Cambodia ranks 67th out of 151 countries in this category.

High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports): Cambodia's value for this attribute is 2.28%, which is lower than the average of 10.15%. Cambodia ranks 115th out of 150 countries in this metric.

Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports): Cambodia's value for this attribute is 12.46%, below the average of 34.29%. Cambodia ranks 111th out of 149 countries for this statistic.

Summary

Cambodia's macroeconomic indicators reveal a strong focus on traditional manufacturing exports, with Manufactures exports comprising a significant portion of its merchandise exports at 76.25%. However, the country lags behind in high-technology exports, both in absolute value and as a percentage of manufactured exports, ranking relatively lower in these categories. These statistics are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's reliance on traditional industries and the potential need for diversification and technological advancement to enhance competitiveness and resilience in the global market.

Service Exports

- Service exports (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $1,767,432,512.66 which is significantly below the average of $28,917,292,503.82. Cambodia is ranked 91 out of 171 countries for this attribute.
- ICT service exports (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $82,834,215.34, well below the average of $4,578,501,153.77. Cambodia ranks 101 out of 166 countries.
- ICT service exports (% of service exports, BoP): Cambodia's value is 4.69%, lower than the average of 11.75%. Cambodia is ranked 116 out of 166 countries.
- Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP): Cambodia's value is 22.98%, below the average of 45.85%. Cambodia ranks 133 out of 169 countries.
- Transport services (% of service exports, BoP): Cambodia's value is 15.94%, slightly below the average of 21.80%. Cambodia is ranked 90 out of 169 countries.
- Travel services (% of service exports, BoP): Cambodia's value is 57.88%, significantly above the average of 26.40%. Cambodia ranks 19 out of 167 countries.
- Insurance and financial services (% of service exports, BoP): Cambodia's value is 3.20%, lower than the average of 6.46%. Cambodia is ranked 86 out of 161 countries.

Summary

Cambodia performs below average in key macroeconomic indicators related to service exports, ICT service exports, and various service export categories such as communications, transport, and insurance/financial services. These figures indicate that Cambodia has room for growth and improvement in diversifying its service export offerings and increasing its overall competitiveness in the global market.

Commercial Service Exports

Commercial service exports in Cambodia amount to $1.64 billion, which is significantly below the average of $28.51 billion, ranking 94th out of 171 countries in the dataset.

Travel services account for 62.49% of Cambodia's commercial service exports, well above the average of 27.89%. Cambodia ranks 19th out of 167 countries in this aspect.

Computer, communications, and other services represent 16.85% of Cambodia's commercial service exports, falling below the average of 42.44%. Cambodia ranks 137th out of 169 countries.

Insurance and financial services make up 3.46% of Cambodia's commercial service exports, lower than the average of 6.97%. Cambodia ranks 85th out of 161 countries.

Transport services constitute 17.21% of Cambodia's commercial service exports, slightly below the average of 23.37%. Cambodia ranks 93rd out of 169 countries in this category.

Summary

Cambodia's commercial service exports are mainly driven by travel services, comprising a high percentage compared to the global average, positioning the country favorably in the international market for tourism. However, Cambodia lags behind in computer, communications, and other services as well as insurance and financial services, indicating potential areas for growth and diversification in its service export portfolio.

These findings are important as they highlight Cambodia's strength in tourism but also underscore the need for the country to expand and enhance its offerings in other service sectors to boost export earnings, promote economic resilience, and reduce dependence on a single industry.

Broad Import Attributes

Imports of goods and services (current US$): Cambodia's value of $15,948,088,861.25 is significantly below the average of $126,191,355,599.06. Cambodia ranks 81 out of 163 countries in this attribute data.

Imports of goods and services (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 61.64% is above the average of 44.15%. Cambodia ranks 31 out of 163 countries in this attribute data.

International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports): Cambodia's value of 0.92% is below the average of 3.98%. Cambodia ranks 122 out of 131 countries in this attribute data.

ICT goods imports (% total goods imports): Cambodia's value of 1.70% is below the average of 6.85%. Cambodia ranks 138 out of 143 countries in this attribute data.

Goods imports (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value of $21,065,984,618.70 is significantly below the average of $92,007,788,027.17. Cambodia ranks 66 out of 171 countries in this attribute data.

Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value of $23,090,657,074.57 is significantly below the average of $120,321,577,988.12. Cambodia ranks 68 out of 170 countries in this attribute data.

Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value of $24,809,156,839.70 is significantly below the average of $144,514,428,722.28. Cambodia ranks 70 out of 170 countries in this attribute data.

Summary

Cambodia's key macroeconomic indicators related to imports show that the country has relatively low import values compared to the global average across various categories. This suggests that Cambodia may have a more limited access to foreign goods and services, potentially indicating challenges in diversifying its economy and fostering international trade relationships.

These findings are important as they highlight Cambodia's position in the global market, revealing potential areas for economic development and policy focus to strengthen the country's trade capabilities and international competitiveness.

Merchandise Imports

1. Merchandise imports (current US$): Cambodia's merchandise imports amount to $19,114,000,000. This is significantly below the average of $89,385,605,263.16, ranking Cambodia 69th out of 190 countries in the dataset.

2. Manufactures imports (% of merchandise imports): Cambodia's manufactures imports account for 73.55% of its total merchandise imports, slightly above the average of 66.76%. This places Cambodia 41st out of 152 countries.

3. Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports): Cambodia imports 1.59% of agricultural raw materials, higher than the average of 1.27%. Cambodia ranks 41st out of 152 countries in this aspect.

4. Food imports (% of merchandise imports): Cambodia's food imports represent 8.28% of its total merchandise imports, below the average of 15.89%. This places Cambodia at 134th out of 152 countries.

5. Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports): Fuel imports account for 9.91% of Cambodia's merchandise imports, lower than the average of 11.38%. Cambodia is ranked 86th out of 152 countries in this category.

6. Ores and metals imports (% of merchandise imports): Cambodia's ores and metals imports make up 2.14% of total merchandise imports, slightly lower than the average of 2.57%. Cambodia ranks 65th out of 152 countries.

7. Merchandise imports by the reporting economy, residual (% of total merchandise imports): Cambodia's residual merchandise imports stand at 3.67%, higher than the average of 2.51%. This places Cambodia at 29th out of 180 countries.

Summary

In analyzing Cambodia's key macroeconomic indicators on merchandise imports, it is evident that the country generally performs below the global average in terms of import values across various categories such as food, fuel, and agricultural raw materials. However, Cambodia tends to have a higher proportion of its imports coming from manufactures compared to the average. These statistics are crucial as they provide insights into Cambodia's trade dependencies, economic diversification, and potential vulnerabilities in the global market.

Service Imports

Service imports in Cambodia amount to $2,024,672,455.87, which is significantly below the average of $27,615,356,170.47. Cambodia is ranked 99th out of 171 countries in this category.

Communications, computer, etc. account for 19.42% of Cambodia's service imports, much lower than the average of 44.40%. Cambodia ranks 150th out of 169 countries in this aspect.

Transport services form a major part, representing 63.49% of Cambodia's service imports, which is well above the average of 32.90%. Cambodia ranks 11th out of 169 countries in this segment.

Travel services contribute 8.33% to Cambodia's service imports, lower than the 14.14% average. Cambodia is ranked 103rd out of 169 countries regarding travel services.

Insurance and financial services constitute 8.76% of Cambodia's service imports, slightly above the average of 8.53%. Cambodia is ranked 63rd out of 169 countries in this category.

Summary

In analyzing key macroeconomic indicators for Cambodia, it is evident that the country has lower total service imports compared to the global average. However, Cambodia's service imports are skewed towards transport services, which constitute a significant portion, ranking the country prominently in this aspect.

These findings are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's heavy reliance on transport services for its imports, signaling potential vulnerabilities in diversification. Understanding these dynamics can aid policymakers in addressing trade imbalances and enhancing the country's overall economic resilience.

Commercial Service Imports

Commercial service imports (current US$): Cambodia's commercial service imports amount to $2,001,586,540.31, ranking 96th out of 171 countries. This value is significantly below the attribute average.

Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service imports): In Cambodia, these services account for 18.49% of commercial service imports, placing it 144th out of 169 countries. The percentage is notably below the average.

Insurance and financial services (% of commercial service imports): Cambodia's insurance and financial services contribution to commercial service imports is 8.86%, ranking 63rd out of 169 countries. This value is slightly above the attribute average.

Transport services (% of commercial service imports): The share of transport services in Cambodia's commercial service imports is 64.22%, ranking 13th out of 169 countries. This value is significantly above the attribute average.

Travel services (% of commercial service imports): Cambodia's travel services represent 8.43% of commercial service imports, placing it 108th out of 169 countries. This percentage is below the average for this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia showcases a mixed pattern in the composition of its commercial service imports. While the country excels in transport services, with a significantly high share of 64.22%, it falls behind in areas such as computer, communications, and travel services, where it ranks notably below the global average. The strong emphasis on transport services could indicate a specific sectoral strength or strategic positioning in regional trade, potentially highlighting opportunities for further growth and specialization.

Infrastructure

For "Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide", Cambodia has a value of 5639.574, which is below the attribute average of 134365.605. Cambodia ranks 100th out of 149 countries in this dataset.

Regarding "Air transport, passengers carried", Cambodia's value of 609564.382 is also below the attribute average of 11848242.700. Cambodia holds the 85th position out of 149 countries.

Lastly, in terms of "Container port traffic (TEU: 20 foot equivalent units)", Cambodia's value stands at 600107, still below the attribute average of 6907110.268. The country ranks 79th out of 110 countries in this category.

Summary

Cambodia lags behind the global average in key macroeconomic indicators related to air transport and container port traffic. With values below the average for registered carrier departures, passengers carried, and container port traffic, Cambodia's rankings of 100th, 85th, and 79th respectively out of 149 and 110 countries indicate room for growth in these sectors. Improvements in these indicators are crucial for enhancing connectivity, facilitating trade, and promoting economic development in Cambodia.

Information Technology Infrastructure

Analysis of key stats for Cambodia:

1. Secure Internet servers: Cambodia has 3,152 servers, which is significantly below the average of 458,294 servers. The country is ranked 90 out of 193 countries in this aspect.

2. Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people): Cambodia has 192.23 secure servers per 1 million people, well below the average of 14,067.17. It ranks 122 out of 193 countries.

3. Individuals using the Internet (% of population): With 53.65% of its population using the internet, Cambodia falls below the average of 64.77%. The country is ranked 125 out of 180 countries.

4. Fixed broadband subscriptions: Cambodia has 233,772 subscriptions, far lower than the average of 6,591,956.35. It is ranked 110 out of 185 countries.

5. Mobile cellular subscriptions: Cambodia has 21,086,791 subscriptions, below the average of 42,526,463.87. The country ranks 57 out of 193 countries in this aspect.

Summary

In summary, Cambodia lags behind global averages in terms of secure internet servers, internet usage, fixed broadband subscriptions, and mobile cellular subscriptions. This indicates a digital divide and limited access to online resources for its population. These statistics are crucial as they highlight the need for investments in digital infrastructure and technology to facilitate societal development, economic growth, and global competitiveness for Cambodia.

Energy Consumption

Regarding Renewable energy consumption, Cambodia's value of 51.41% is above the average of 32.18%, ranking 46th out of 191 countries. This indicates Cambodia's relatively higher reliance on renewable energy sources compared to other nations.

As for CO2 emissions, Cambodia's value of 18,652.8 kt is significantly below the average of 171,895.94 kt, securing a rank of 87 out of 188 countries. This suggests that Cambodia has lower carbon emissions compared to the global average, reflecting a potentially greener environmental footprint.

Summary

Cambodia demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability by surpassing the global average in renewable energy consumption by 19.23% and significantly reducing its CO2 emissions to just 10.85% of the global average. These indicators are crucial as they highlight Cambodia's dedication to environmental preservation, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable development within the global community.

Government Balance Sheet

1. Net acquisition of financial assets (% of GDP): Cambodia's value is -0.0615, which is below the average of 2.4498. Cambodia is ranked 68 out of 87 countries in this attribute.

2. Net incurrence of liabilities, total (% of GDP): Cambodia's value is 3.6549, below the average of 7.4311. Cambodia is ranked 70 out of 92 countries in this attribute.

3. Total reserves (% of total external debt): Cambodia's value is 121.2271, above the average of 66.1254. Cambodia is ranked 13 out of 102 countries in this attribute.

4. Reserves and related items (BoP, current US$): Cambodia's value is $636,586,299.0047, below the average of $1,924,407,186.5797. Cambodia is ranked 49 out of 171 countries in this attribute.

5. Total reserves minus gold (current US$): Cambodia's value is $18,563,829,561.0276, below the average of $74,221,588,171.6139. Cambodia is ranked 53 out of 161 countries in this attribute.

6. Total reserves (includes gold, current US$): Cambodia's value is $21,328,475,092.6612, below the average of $85,708,019,773.4723. Cambodia is ranked 58 out of 161 countries in this attribute.

7. Total reserves in months of imports: Cambodia's value is 10.3164, above the average of 7.0969. Cambodia is ranked 28 out of 151 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia performs below average in key macroeconomic indicators related to financial assets, liabilities, reserves, and balance of payments compared to a global average. The country ranks lower among its peers in terms of financial stability and reserves adequacy, signaling potential vulnerabilities in managing external debt and ensuring monetary stability. Improving these indicators is crucial for Cambodia to enhance its economic resilience and mitigate risks associated with external shocks or financial crises.

Government Revenue

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP): Cambodia's value of 19.95% is below the average of 27.02%. With a rank of 83 out of 122 countries, Cambodia falls below the mid-range in this attribute.

Grants and other revenue (% of revenue): Cambodia's value of 18.20% is below the average of 23.54%. Ranked at 50 out of 108 countries, Cambodia is slightly below the median in this category.

Taxes on goods and services (% of revenue): Cambodia's value of 47.34% is significantly above the average of 31.82%. With a rank of 10 out of 122 countries, Cambodia is among the top performers in this aspect.

Taxes on international trade (% of revenue): Cambodia's value of 9.49% is above the average of 6.24%. Ranked 23 out of 101 countries, Cambodia sits in the upper quartile for this attribute.

Taxes on income, profits and capital gains (% of revenue): Cambodia's value of 24.96% is slightly above the average of 24.66%. Positioned at rank 55 out of 119 countries, Cambodia is fairly average in this particular metric.

Summary

Cambodia demonstrates a mixed performance across key macroeconomic indicators. While it falls below average in revenue, excluding grants and grants as a percentage of revenue, it excels in generating revenue from taxes on goods and services, placing among the top performers. The country also performs well in collecting taxes on international trade, positioning it in the upper quartile. These statistics are crucial as they reflect Cambodia's reliance on tax revenue, especially from goods and services, showcasing its fiscal management strategy and economic stability.

Taxes

Analysis of key macroeconomic attributes for Cambodia:

Summary

In analyzing key macroeconomic attributes for Cambodia, it is evident that the country has a relatively high tax revenue as a percentage of GDP, standing above the global average. However, Cambodia's heavy reliance on customs duties compared to taxes on income and profits might indicate a need for diversification in revenue sources to promote economic sustainability and growth.

Government Expenses

Expense (% of GDP): Cambodia's expense as a percentage of GDP is 17.41%, below the average of 31.69%. Cambodia ranks 105 out of 123 countries in this attribute.

Compensation of employees (% of expense): Cambodia's spending on employee compensation is 45.33% of expenses, much higher than the average of 24.70%. Cambodia ranks 12 out of 123 countries in this attribute.

Goods and services expense (% of expense): Cambodia's expenditure on goods and services is 15.74% of expenses, slightly above the average of 14.77%. Cambodia ranks 46 out of 122 countries in this attribute.

Interest payments (% of expense): Cambodia's interest payments account for 2.07% of expenses, below the average of 6.85%. Cambodia ranks 95 out of 121 countries in this attribute.

Other expense (% of expense): Cambodia's other expenses make up 8.21% of total expenses, slightly below the average of 8.29%. Cambodia ranks 45 out of 120 countries in this attribute.

Subsidies and other transfers (% of expense): Cambodia's spending on subsidies and transfers is 28.65% of expenses, below the average of 43.29%. Cambodia ranks 90 out of 121 countries in this attribute.

Summary

Cambodia maintains a relatively low expense as a percentage of GDP at 17.41%, below the global average, prioritizing fiscal responsibility. The high allocation towards compensation of employees at 45.33% of expenses indicates a focus on human capital investment, potentially boosting productivity and economic growth in the long term.

Top Stats

Ranks in Top Decile For:

Attribute Rank/Total
Rural population (% of total population) 17/190
Broad money (% of GDP) 12/139
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) 8/178
Merchandise trade (% of GDP) 11/186
Transport services (% of service imports, BoP) 11/169
Transport services (% of commercial service imports) 13/169
Taxes on goods and services (% of revenue) 10/122
Compensation of employees (% of expense) 12/123

Ranks in Bottom Decile For:

Attribute Rank/Total
Urban population (% of total population) 178/194
Oil rents (% of GDP) 115/117
Services, value added (% of GDP) 173/183
Medium and high-tech manufacturing value added (% manufacturing value added) 149/149
General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP) 157/158
Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) 147/147
International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports) 122/131
ICT goods imports (% total goods imports) 138/143