Economy, jobs and prices in Kandal, Cambodia: official figures
78.4% of people aged 15 and over in Kandal were in work at the 2019 census, 0.6% were unemployed and 20.9% were not in the labour force (national: 78.0% in work).
What is the unemployment rate in Kandal?
The unemployment rate in Kandal was 0.8% at the 2019 census (0.7% for men, 0.9% for women), joint 7th 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 Kandal?
The labour force participation rate in Kandal was 79.1% at the 2019 census, 85.1% for men and 73.6% for women (national: 79.1% overall).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Kandal work in agriculture?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing gave work to 40.6% of employed people in Kandal at the 2019 census (national: 54.7%); 3rd lowest of 25 provinces for farm employment.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Kandal?
At the 2019 census 24.9% of workers in Kandal were in manufacturing, 6.2% in construction, 11.9% in wholesale and retail trade and 2.1% 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 Kandal work for foreign-owned companies?
Foreign-owned businesses employed 22.7% of workers in Kandal in 2019, government 4.1% and Cambodian-owned private businesses 71.3% (national: 12.8%, 4.9% and 78.7%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kandal?
Skilled farm, forestry and fishing work was the main occupation of 39.4% of employed people in Kandal in 2019, services and sales work 14.1% and craft and related trades 29.3% (national: 52.9%, 12.4% and 16.4%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many households in Kandal have piped water?
64.9% of households in Kandal drank piped water at the 2019 census (piped into the home or yard, or from a public tap), against 33.0% nationally; 2nd highest of 25 provinces for piped water.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Kandal own their home?
93.9% of households in Kandal owned the home they lived in at the 2019 census and 3.4% rented it (national: 90.7% owners and 6.2% renters).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow Kandal compares with other provinces
Unemployment rate, age 15 and over (2019)
Kandal ranks 17 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, age 15 and over |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Stung Treng | 1.0% |
| 15 | Kampong Cham | 0.9% |
| 16 | Kampong Thom | 0.9% |
| 17 | Kandal | 0.8% |
| 18 | Koh Kong | 0.8% |
| 19 | Mondul Kiri | 0.8% |
| 20 | Kratie | 0.7% |
Share of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2019)
Kandal ranks 23 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)
Kandal ranks 4 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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