Cambodia Sees 13.6% Increase in Foreign Tourists in First Four Months

Phnom Penh: Cambodia welcomed approximately 2.4 million foreign tourists during the first four months of 2025, marking a 13.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Thailand led the source markets with 674,134 visitors, showing a 14.6 percent increase. Vietnam and China followed with 410,424 and 387,505 visitors, respectively. Approximately 42 percent of these tourists arrived by air, while the rest entered through land and waterways. H.E. Ms. Hun Dany, Secretary of State and spokesperson for the Ministry of Tourism, highlighted the importance of peace and political stability in attracting international visitors. She stated, "Peace and political stability are prerequisites for tourism growth. Foreign tourists will not come to Cambodia if there is insecurity or instability." She noted that the collaborative efforts of the Royal Government and the private sector in promoting Cambodia's tourism potential, along with enhanced airport facilities, have signi ficantly contributed to the rise in tourist arrivals. Tourism is among the four key pillars of Cambodia's economy, alongside garment exports, agriculture, and the real estate and construction sectors. The Ministry of Tourism projects that Cambodia could receive up to 7.5 million international tourists in 2025. In 2024, the country attracted approximately 6.7 million foreign visitors, generating US$3.63 billion in revenue and contributing about 9.4 percent to the national gross domestic product (GDP). The ministry also noted that Cambodian outbound tourism increased by 0.7 percent during the same four-month period, totaling 587,041 travellers.