Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 0.286 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 0.286 for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 102.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia peaked at 1.26 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.119, in 2019.
That places Cambodia 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.768 | — |
| 1992 | 0.748 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 0.733 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 0.996 | +35.9% |
| 1995 | 0.973 | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 0.963 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 0.638 | -33.7% |
| 1998 | 0.712 | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 0.727 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 0.745 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 0.778 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 0.862 | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 0.909 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 1 | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 1.06 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 1.16 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.26 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 0.825 | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 0.579 | -29.8% |
| 2010 | 0.771 | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 0.577 | -25.2% |
| 2012 | 0.505 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 0.438 | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 0.692 | +58.0% |
| 2015 | 0.393 | -43.2% |
| 2016 | 0.716 | +82.2% |
| 2017 | 0.141 | -80.3% |
| 2018 | 0.129 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 0.119 | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 0.172 | +44.5% |
| 2021 | 0.396 | +130.2% |
| 2022 | 0.245 | -38.1% |
| 2023 | 0.256 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 0.254 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 0.263 | +3.5% |
| 2026 | 0.274 | +4.2% |
| 2027 | 0.286 | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8064 | 0.638 | 0.996 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.918 | 0.579 | 1.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4481 | 0.119 | 0.771 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2682 | 0.172 | 0.396 | 8 |
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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 unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Cambodia was 0.286 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.26 in 2007.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.119 in 2019.
- How does Cambodia rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Cambodia ranks 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.