Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Myanmar is higher
Nominal GDP
Myanmar is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Myanmar’s population is 209% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 36,861,290.
Surface area
Myanmar’s surface area is 274% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 495,550 km².
Population density
Cambodia’s population density is 21% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of 16.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
Myanmar’s nominal GDP is 60% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of $27.72 billion.
GDP per capita
Cambodia’s GDP per capita is 93% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of $1,269.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Phnom Penh
Nay Pyi Taw
Population
17,638,801
54,500,091
Surface area
181,040 km²
676,590 km²
Population density
97.4 /km²
80.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$46.35 billion · 2024
$74.07 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,628 · 2024
$1,359 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR
Burmese kyat · MMK · K
Nationality
Cambodian
Burmese
Phone code
+855
+95
Internet domain
.kh
.mm
ISO codes
KH / KHM
MM / MMR
Time zone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Asia/Yangon
Native name
Kâmpŭchéa
မြန်မာ
| Measure | Cambodia | Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Phnom Penh | Nay Pyi Taw |
| Population | 17,638,801 | 54,500,091 |
| Surface area | 181,040 km² | 676,590 km² |
| Population density | 97.4 /km² | 80.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $46.35 billion · 2024 | $74.07 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,628 · 2024 | $1,359 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR | Burmese kyat · MMK · K |
| Nationality | Cambodian | Burmese |
| Phone code | +855 | +95 |
| Internet domain | .kh | .mm |
| ISO codes | KH / KHM | MM / MMR |
| Time zone | Asia/Phnom_Penh | Asia/Yangon |
| Native name | Kâmpŭchéa | မြန်မာ |
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Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
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Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
Full Myanmar profile →Cambodia & Myanmar: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a recorded population of approximately 17,638,801 people.
How big is Cambodia?
Cambodia covers an area of about 181,040 km².
What is the population density of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $46.35 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,628.
What currency is used in Cambodia?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), with the symbol KHR.
Where is Cambodia located?
Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Cambodia?
The native name of Cambodia is Kâmpŭchéa.
What are people from Cambodia called?
People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.
What is the phone calling code for Cambodia?
The international dialing code for Cambodia is +855.
What is the internet domain for Cambodia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia is .kh.
What time zone is Cambodia in?
Cambodia uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone.
What is Cambodia known for?
Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.
What is the population of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a recorded population of approximately 54,500,091 people.
How big is Myanmar?
Myanmar covers an area of about 676,590 km².
What is the population density of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a population density of roughly 80.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.07 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,359.
What currency is used in Myanmar?
Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), with the symbol K.
Where is Myanmar located?
Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Myanmar?
The native name of Myanmar is မြန်မာ.
What are people from Myanmar called?
People from Myanmar are referred to as Burmese.
What is the phone calling code for Myanmar?
The international dialing code for Myanmar is +95.
What is the internet domain for Myanmar?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar is .mm.
What time zone is Myanmar in?
Myanmar uses the Asia/Yangon time zone.
What is Myanmar known for?
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.