Regions of Cambodia: population and official figures
Cambodia is divided into 25 regions. The largest by population is Phnom Penh with 2,352,851 people (13.6% of the total); the smallest is Kep with 48,772. Population is from the 2024 Cambodia Inter-Censal Population Survey; jobs, literacy, schooling and living conditions are from the 2019 census; health is from the 2021-22 Demographic and Health Survey and official projections; school figures are for 2021-22; budgets are from the 2025 budget law.
Who governs Cambodia's regions?
Capital (Phnom Penh) and provinces (24 khaet): Council indirectly elected by commune councillors; governor appointed by the central government. Oversees districts and communes; the governor leads the board of governors (executive).
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All 25 regions, largest first
| # | Region | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phnom Penh | 2,352,851 | 2024 | +0.6% |
| 2 | Kandal | 1,352,198 | 2024 | +2.4% |
| 3 | Prey Veng | 1,277,867 | 2024 | +3.8% |
| 4 | Battambang | 1,132,017 | 2024 | +2.5% |
| 5 | Siem Reap | 1,099,825 | 2024 | +1.6% |
| 6 | Takeo | 1,097,243 | 2024 | +3.9% |
| 7 | Kampong Cham | 1,062,914 | 2024 | +3.3% |
| 8 | Kampong Speu | 924,175 | 2024 | +1.0% |
| 9 | Banteay Meanchey | 898,484 | 2024 | +0.8% |
| 10 | Tboung Khmum | 889,970 | 2024 | +2.7% |
| 11 | Kampong Thom | 807,254 | 2024 | +3.4% |
| 12 | Kampot | 682,987 | 2024 | +2.8% |
| 13 | Svay Rieng | 613,159 | 2024 | +3.1% |
| 14 | Kampong Chhnang | 604,895 | 2024 | +2.8% |
| 15 | Pursat | 516,072 | 2024 | +4.1% |
| 16 | Kratie | 441,078 | 2024 | +3.3% |
| 17 | Oddar Meanchey | 267,703 | 2024 | -0.6% |
| 18 | Preah Vihear | 249,973 | 2024 | -0.4% |
| 19 | Ratanak Kiri | 235,852 | 2024 | +0.8% |
| 20 | Preah Sihanouk | 234,702 | 2024 | -5.6% |
| 21 | Stung Treng | 176,488 | 2024 | +1.3% |
| 22 | Koh Kong | 140,962 | 2024 | +2.3% |
| 23 | Mondul Kiri | 93,657 | 2024 | +0.5% |
| 24 | Pailin | 79,445 | 2024 | +1.1% |
| 25 | Kep | 48,772 | 2024 | +2.7% |
Cities: the largest cities of Cambodia.
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Sources
- National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning (published on the Ministry of Economy and Finance open data portal): Annual growth rate by provinces, region and area in Cambodia, 2019-2024 (population in the 2019 census and the 2024 Cambodia Inter-Censal Population Survey), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 4a9721adeaaf…)
- National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning: General Population Census of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2019, Final Results (national report with provincial tables PT 01-PT 23), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8a10064a917f…)
- National Institute of Statistics and Ministry of Health, with ICF: Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey 2021-22, Key Indicators Report (tables by province), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5f86a4e2dab4…)
- National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning: Cambodia Population Projection 2020-2033 (national and provincial summary demographic indicators), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 067ecdcba82c…)
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (copy hosted by Open Development Cambodia): Public Education Statistics and Indicators 2021-2022 (Department of Education Management Information System), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c6832b80154d…)
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