Economy, jobs and prices in Preah Vihear, Cambodia: official figures
82.8% of people aged 15 and over in Preah Vihear were in work at the 2019 census, 0.9% were unemployed and 16.3% were not in the labour force (national: 78.0% in work).
What is the unemployment rate in Preah Vihear?
The unemployment rate in Preah Vihear was 1.1% at the 2019 census (1.0% for men, 1.2% for women), 13th highest 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 Preah Vihear?
The labour force participation rate in Preah Vihear was 83.7% at the 2019 census, 86.6% for men and 80.8% for women (national: 79.1% overall).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Preah Vihear work in agriculture?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing gave work to 78.9% of employed people in Preah Vihear at the 2019 census (national: 54.7%); 3rd highest of 25 provinces for farm employment.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Preah Vihear?
At the 2019 census 1.6% of workers in Preah Vihear were in manufacturing, 1.4% in construction, 6.7% 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 Preah Vihear work for foreign-owned companies?
Foreign-owned businesses employed 0.8% of workers in Preah Vihear in 2019, government 7.0% and Cambodian-owned private businesses 88.9% (national: 12.8%, 4.9% and 78.7%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Preah Vihear?
Skilled farm, forestry and fishing work was the main occupation of 77.4% of employed people in Preah Vihear in 2019, services and sales work 7.9% and craft and related trades 2.7% (national: 52.9%, 12.4% and 16.4%).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many households in Preah Vihear have piped water?
8.3% of households in Preah Vihear drank piped water at the 2019 census (piped into the home or yard, or from a public tap), against 33.0% nationally; 2nd lowest of 25 provinces for piped water.
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow many people in Preah Vihear own their home?
93.6% of households in Preah Vihear owned the home they lived in at the 2019 census and 3.6% rented it (national: 90.7% owners and 6.2% renters).
Source: National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning · saved copyHow Preah Vihear compares with other provinces
Unemployment rate, age 15 and over (2019)
Preah Vihear ranks 13 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, age 15 and over |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Phnom Penh | 1.4% |
| 11 | Tboung Khmum | 1.4% |
| 12 | Svay Rieng | 1.2% |
| 13 | Preah Vihear | 1.1% |
| 14 | Stung Treng | 1.0% |
| 15 | Kampong Cham | 0.9% |
| 16 | Kampong Thom | 0.9% |
Share of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing (2019)
Preah Vihear ranks 3 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratanak Kiri | 81.1% |
| 2 | Prey Veng | 79.2% |
| 3 | Preah Vihear | 78.9% |
| 4 | Tboung Khmum | 77.8% |
| 5 | Kratie | 76.8% |
| 6 | Kampong Thom | 76.7% |
| 7 | Mondul Kiri | 76.1% |
Share of workers who are paid employees (2019)
Preah Vihear ranks 22 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of workers who are paid employees |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Kampong Thom | 15.5% |
| 20 | Oddar Meanchey | 15.1% |
| 21 | Kratie | 14.4% |
| 22 | Preah Vihear | 13.6% |
| 23 | Pursat | 13.3% |
| 24 | Prey Veng | 12.2% |
| 25 | Ratanak Kiri | 11.5% |
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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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