Economy, jobs and prices in Kampong Speu, Cambodia: official figures
84.7% of people aged 15 and over in Kampong Speu were in work at the 2019 census, 0.5% were unemployed and 14.8% were not in the labour force (national: 78.0% in work).
What is the unemployment rate in Kampong Speu?
The unemployment rate in Kampong Speu was 0.6% at the 2019 census (0.6% for men, 0.6% for women), 4th lowest of 25 provinces for unemployment (national: 1.3%). It is the share of the labour force aged 15 and over without work.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Kampong Speu?
The labour force participation rate in Kampong Speu was 85.2% at the 2019 census, 86.7% for men and 83.9% for women (national: 79.1% overall).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Kampong Speu work in agriculture?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing gave work to 45.2% of employed people in Kampong Speu at the 2019 census (national: 54.7%); 4th lowest of 25 provinces for farm employment.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Kampong Speu?
At the 2019 census 34.8% of workers in Kampong Speu were in manufacturing, 5.2% in construction, 5.4% in wholesale and retail trade and 0.7% in accommodation and food services (national: 13.3%, 5.2%, 10.7% and 1.8%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Kampong Speu work for foreign-owned companies?
Foreign-owned businesses employed 33.7% of workers in Kampong Speu in 2019, government 3.3% and Cambodian-owned private businesses 59.1% (national: 12.8%, 4.9% and 78.7%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kampong Speu?
Skilled farm, forestry and fishing work was the main occupation of 44.5% of employed people in Kampong Speu in 2019, services and sales work 5.9% and craft and related trades 38.0% (national: 52.9%, 12.4% and 16.4%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many households in Kampong Speu have piped water?
32.3% of households in Kampong Speu drank piped water at the 2019 census (piped into the home or yard, or from a public tap), against 33.0% nationally; 6th highest of 25 provinces for piped water.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Kampong Speu own their home?
97.7% of households in Kampong Speu owned the home they lived in at the 2019 census and 1.1% rented it (national: 90.7% owners and 6.2% renters).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow Kampong Speu compares with other provinces
Unemployment rate, age 15 and over (2019)
Kampong Speu ranks 22 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, age 15 and over |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mondul Kiri | 0.8% |
| 20 | Kratie | 0.7% |
| 21 | Takeo | 0.7% |
| 22 | Kampong Speu | 0.6% |
| 23 | Prey Veng | 0.5% |
| 24 | Ratanak Kiri | 0.5% |
| 25 | Oddar Meanchey | 0.3% |
Share of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2019)
Kampong Speu ranks 22 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Pailin | 54.7% |
| 20 | Kep | 51.0% |
| 21 | Koh Kong | 45.3% |
| 22 | Kampong Speu | 45.2% |
| 23 | Kandal | 40.6% |
| 24 | Preah Sihanouk | 27.6% |
| 25 | Phnom Penh | 4.5% |
Share of workers who are paid employees (2019)
Kampong Speu ranks 3 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of workers who are paid employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phnom Penh | 63.8% |
| 2 | Preah Sihanouk | 49.9% |
| 3 | Kampong Speu | 46.8% |
| 4 | Kandal | 42.2% |
| 5 | Pailin | 39.6% |
| 6 | Koh Kong | 37.0% |
| 7 | Kep | 36.8% |
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Sources
- 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…)
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