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CambodiavsThailand

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Thailand is higher

Thailand records 71,668,011, about 4.06× the other value.

Surface area

Thailand is higher

Thailand records 513,115 km², about 2.83× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Thailand is higher

Thailand records $526.52 billion, about 11.4× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇰🇭 Cambodia17,638,801
🇹🇭 Thailand71,668,011

Thailand’s population is 306% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 54,029,210.

Surface area

🇰🇭 Cambodia181,040 km²
🇹🇭 Thailand513,115 km²

Thailand’s surface area is 183% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 332,075 km².

Population density

🇰🇭 Cambodia97.4 /km²
🇹🇭 Thailand140 /km²

Thailand’s population density is 43% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of 42.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇰🇭 Cambodia$46.35 billion · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$526.52 billion · 2024

Thailand’s nominal GDP is about 11.4× that of Cambodia, a difference of $480.17 billion.

GDP per capita

🇰🇭 Cambodia$2,628 · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$7,347 · 2024

Thailand’s GDP per capita is 180% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of $4,719.

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

Bangkok

Population

17,638,801

71,668,011

Surface area

181,040 km²

513,115 km²

Population density

97.4 /km²

140 /km²

Nominal GDP

$46.35 billion · 2024

$526.52 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,628 · 2024

$7,347 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR

Thai baht · THB · ฿

Nationality

Cambodian

Thai

Phone code

+855

+66

Internet domain

.kh

.th

ISO codes

KH / KHM

TH / THA

Time zone

Asia/Phnom_Penh

Asia/Bangkok

Native name

Kâmpŭchéa

ประเทศไทย

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About Cambodia

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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About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.

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Cambodia & Thailand: 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 Thailand?

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What is the population of Thailand?

Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.

How big is Thailand?

Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².

What is the population density of Thailand?

Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Thailand?

Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?

Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.

What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.

Where is Thailand located?

Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Thailand?

The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.

What are people from Thailand called?

People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.

What is the phone calling code for Thailand?

The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.

What is the internet domain for Thailand?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.

What time zone is Thailand in?

Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.

What is Thailand known for?

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.