LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Cambodia
Cambodia: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) was 6.42 in 2025. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Cambodia, 2003–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Cambodia is 6.42, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Cambodia peaked at 11.81 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.83, in 2019.
Cambodia ranks 67th of 75 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11.81 | — |
| 2007 | 7.36 | -37.7% |
| 2008 | 9.91 | +34.6% |
| 2012 | 4.36 | -56.1% |
| 2019 | 1.83 | -58.0% |
| 2025 | 6.42 | +250.4% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 6.42 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.75, 34% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 6.42 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.01, 91% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.7 | 7.36 | 11.81 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.09 | 1.83 | 4.36 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.42 | 6.42 | 6.42 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More work & labour data for Cambodia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2704 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,062 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,957 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 11,469 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,270 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 22,739 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Cambodia?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Cambodia was 6.42 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.81 in 2003.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.83 in 2019.
- How does Cambodia rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo)?
- Cambodia ranks 67th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.