Cambodia: public finances

How much tax does Cambodia collect?

Cambodia's tax revenue was equal to 12.2% of GDP in 2023, according to the World Bank, down from 13.5% in 2022 and 14.6% in 2019. Total government revenue excluding grants was 13.8% of GDP.

Tax revenue covers compulsory payments to central government, such as value added tax, taxes on income and profits and customs duties, but not fines or social contributions. The figures come from government finance data reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which collects taxes through its General Department of Taxation and General Department of Customs and Excise.

Official sources: World Bank · government revenue excluding grants

Does Cambodia's government run a budget deficit?

Cambodia's central government borrowed a net 3.3% of GDP in 2023, according to the World Bank, after 0.4% in 2022 and 5.2% in 2021. In 2019 it had a surplus of 1.6% of GDP.

Net borrowing is the gap between government revenue and total spending, including investment. The figures come from government finance data reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, whose website could not be read on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank

How much does Cambodia owe abroad?

Cambodia's external debt was USD 20.98 billion at the end of 2024, equal to 46.1% of gross national income, according to the World Bank International Debt Statistics. It was USD 22.53 billion, or 54.5% of income, in 2023.

The total covers public and private debt owed to foreign lenders. Paying interest and repaying principal took 10.5% of export earnings in 2024. The Ministry of Economy and Finance manages public debt; its website could not be read on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank International Debt Statistics · 10.5% of export earnings

What is Cambodia's national debt?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 25.5% of GDP. The peak was 31.3% of GDP in 2005 and the low 21.2% of GDP in 2019. It is 21st highest of 29 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 45.0% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 165th of 185.

Does Cambodia's government borrow more than it raises?

According to the IMF, general government net lending or borrowing in Cambodia was -1.0% of GDP in 2025 (a deficit). The peak was 2.2% of GDP in 2019 and the low -5.3% of GDP in 2021. It is 14th highest of 29 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is -1.7% of GDP. Worldwide: 51st of 188.

How much revenue does Cambodia's government raise?

In 2025, general government revenue in Cambodia was 15.0% of GDP, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 10.5% of GDP (2005) to 20.2% of GDP (2019). It is 28th highest of 29 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 33.6% of GDP. Of 187 countries with 2025 data, 163rd highest.

How big is Cambodia's government spending as a share of GDP?

In 2025, general government spending in Cambodia was 16.0% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 21.4% of GDP in 2021 and the low 10.8% of GDP in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 32.9% of GDP; Cambodia is 28th highest of 29. Worldwide: 172nd of 186.

How much tax does Cambodia collect?

In 2023, central government tax revenue in Cambodia was 12.2% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 14.6% of GDP in 2019 and the low 7.0% of GDP in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 15.9% of GDP; Cambodia is 16th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 90th of 110.

What is Cambodia's military budget as a share of GDP?

In 2025, military spending in Cambodia was 1.5% of GDP, according to SIPRI. The peak was 1.8% of GDP in 2020 and the low 0.7% of GDP in 2008. East Asia & Pacific median: 1.4% of GDP; Cambodia is 7th highest of 16. World rank, highest first: 85th of 149.