Highest Unemployment in Cambodia

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Cambodia

1 Roka Kandal 09 0.3%

2 Phumĭ Ândong Poŭthĭ 18 0.3%

3 Angkor Angk 14 0.3%

4 Anlong Reab 12 0.3%

5 Sdach Kong Khang Cheung 21 0.3%

6 Voat Angk Khang Cheung 21 0.3%

7 Kantueu Pir 29 0.3%

8 Haong Samnam 04 0.3%

9 Anhchanh Rung 03 0.3%

10 Kanhchor 09 0.3%

11 Khpob Ateav 07 0.3%

12 Voat Angk Khang Tboung 21 0.3%

13 Chŏng Kal 27 0.3%

14 Kouk Trab 07 0.3%

15 Siem Reab 24 0.3%

16 Kdol 03 0.3%

17 Kampong Thkov 24 0.3%

18 Doun Yay 21 0.3%

19 Aachar Leak 05 0.3%

20 Chhnok Tru 03 0.3%

21 Andoung Trabaek 18 0.3%

22 Trapeang Chan 03 0.3%

23 Han Chey 09 0.3%

24 Damnak Khchas 24 0.3%

25 Phumĭ Ândong Snay 03 0.3%

26 Chhloung 09 0.3%

27 Phumĭ Koŭk Kóng 14 0.3%

28 Lvea Leu 02 0.3%

29 Kak 04 0.3%

30 Kampong Damrei 09 0.3%

31 Kuttasat 25 0.3%

32 L’ang 21 0.3%

33 Banteay Meas Khang Kaeut 21 0.3%

34 Andoung Thma 28 0.3%

35 Ph’av 02 0.3%

36 Damrei Choan Khla 05 0.3%

37 Chealea 02 0.3%

38 Angkor Meas 21 0.3%

39 Areaks Tnaot 02 0.3%

40 Ou Krasar 26 0.3%

41 Ampov Prey 07 0.3%

42 Tuŏl Tumpung 22 0.3%

43 Khŭm Ânsaông 14 0.3%

44 Khŭm Ângkôr Ban 02 0.3%

45 Phumĭ Tnaôt Chŭm 05 0.3%

46 Pongro 09 0.3%

47 Tuek Kraham 13 0.3%

48 Yeang Dangkum 25 0.3%

49 Sen Monorom 10 0.3%

50 Ŏdŏngk 05 0.3%

51 Kampong Trabaek 14 0.3%

52 Angkoul 26 0.3%

53 Phumĭ Khchau 02 0.3%

54 Roka Khnaor 31 0.3%

55 Ou Svay 27 0.3%

56 Preaek Saman 09 0.3%

57 Damrei Phong 09 0.3%

58 Koun Sat 21 0.3%

59 Tœ̆k L’ák 22 0.3%

60 Anlong Thnaot 12 0.3%

61 Svay Rumpea 04 0.3%

62 Preaek Khsay Kha 14 0.3%

63 Angkor Sar 14 0.3%

64 Ou Smach 27 0.3%

65 Rung 31 0.3%

66 Khnach Romeas 29 0.3%

67 Andoung Khmaer 21 0.3%

68 Phumĭ Ângkôr Borei 19 0.3%

69 Otdam Souriya 19 0.3%

70 Krong Kep 26 0.3%

71 Ou Ruessei 09 0.3%

72 Ampil Pram Daeum 29 0.3%

73 Tăng Krâsăng 05 0.3%

74 Phumĭ Ânhchaeum 31 0.3%

75 Boeng Kak Muoy 22 0.3%

76 Ou Char 29 0.3%

77 Veal Sbov 22 0.3%

78 Ou Bei Choan 25 0.3%

79 Ângk Tasaôm 19 0.3%

80 Phumĭ Âmpĭl Leu 02 0.3%

81 Yeang 24 0.3%

82 Snuol 09 0.3%

83 Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl 29 0.3%

84 Banlung 23 0.3%

85 Mémót 31 0.3%

86 Pailin 30 0.3%

87 Samraong 27 0.3%

88 Lumphat 23 0.3%

89 Kampong Thom 05 0.3%

90 Kratié 09 0.3%

91 Phumĭ Tnaôt 05 0.3%

92 Kampot 21 0.3%

93 Dar 31 0.3%

94 Chrang Chamreh Muoy 22 0.3%

95 Sisophon 25 0.3%

96 Svay Rieng 18 0.3%

97 Tbeng Meanchey 13 0.3%

98 Boeng Kak Pir 22 0.3%

99 Stung Treng 17 0.3%

100 Phumĭ Véal Tônsay 04 0.3%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Cambodia face significant economic challenges. Roka Kandal has an unemployment rate of 0.3%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Roka Kandal, about 1 in 100 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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