Country Overview Cambodia
Cambodia
Our Focus
Economic hardship forces many Cambodian children to abandon education for labor. In addition, higher paying jobs are found in cities, so mothers often leave their children for long periods of time in order to provide for their families. This environment not only fosters neglect but also exposes female workers to the dangers of human trafficking, under the guise of better wages. With Buddhism prevailing among the majority, the need for gospel outreach is urgent. Our partner’s mission is to intervene with compassion and practical aid, meeting needs while pointing those served to Jesus.
Data & Statistics
Cambodia at a Glance
Tropical
Climate
16,926,984
Population
85.1% Buddhist
Religion
Khmer
Language
Southeast Asia
Region
Details
Cambodia Information
Weather
Cambodia’s wet season is from May - October. Regardless of the time of year, the temperatures are commonly in the 90’s.
Religion Detailed
98.7% of Cambodia's population is considered unreached by the gospel. According to the Joshua Project, "an unreached is a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources to evangelize this people group without outside assistance."
Human Development Index
146/189
Undernourished Food Insecurity
44.9% of Cambodia's population experience moderate or severe food insecurity.
Currency
$1 USD = 4,030 Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Demographics
97% of the population is made up of the Khmer people group with the same percentage of people speaking the Khmer language. Cambodia was under French rule until it gained full independence in 1953.
Economy
Cambodia is one of the poorest nations in Asia and long-term economic development remains challenging due to limited human resources, high income inequality, and poor job prospects. Furthermore, more than 50% of the population is less than 25-years old.