Cambodia (KHM)

Cambodia is a country in Asia with a population of 17,685,875. Cambodia, in Southeast Asia, is famous for its ancient temples at Angkor, lush landscapes, and resilient people. Cambodians cherish family, traditional dance, and a deep respect for elders. Theravada Buddhism is the main faith, and monks, pagodas, and religious festivals are central to community life. Many Cambodians also honor ancestral spirits, and spiritual practices often blend Buddhist and ancient Khmer traditions.

People Groups of Cambodia:

Cambodia Fast Facts:

28 People Groups · 17,686K People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached3213K
Engaged yet Unreached1716,858K
No Longer Unreached8615.2K

Cambodia Realities:

Weighted GSEC
1
Dying Daily
312
Dying Daily Without Christ
(98.7%) 308
Birth Rate per 1,000
18.5
Death Rate per 1,000
6.1

People Groups of Cambodia

Strategic Progress Index
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28 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguage ▲Religion
BraoBraoCambodia9,000No Longer UnreachedBraoAnimism
StiengStiengCambodia6,500No Longer UnreachedBulo StiengAnimism
BurmeseBurmeseCambodia5,000Unengaged and UnreachedBurmeseTheravada Buddhism
Deaf CambodiansDeaf CambodiansCambodia161,000Unengaged and UnreachedCambodian Sign LanguageEthnoreligion
BunongBunongCambodia48,000No Longer UnreachedCentral MnongAnimism
ChongChongCambodia1,200Engaged yet UnreachedChongAnimism
JaraiJaraiCambodia21,000No Longer UnreachedJaraiAnimism
KachokKachokCambodia3,900No Longer UnreachedKachokAnimism
KuiKuiCambodia37,500Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerAnimism
KhmerKhmerCambodia15,850,000Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerTheravada Buddhism
SamreSamreCambodia225Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerAnimism
SuoySuoyCambodia300Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerAnimism
SomraySomrayCambodia4,100Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerAnimism
ChungChungCambodia450Engaged yet UnreachedKhmerAnimism
ThmaunThmaunCambodia1,000No Longer UnreachedKraolProtestantism
KraolKraolCambodia4,200Engaged yet UnreachedKraolAnimism
KroeungKroeungCambodia22,500Engaged yet UnreachedKrungAnimism
LaoLaoCambodia41,000Engaged yet UnreachedLaoTheravada Buddhism
Han ChineseHan ChineseCambodia524,000No Longer UnreachedMandarin ChineseChinese Folk Religion
MelMelCambodia3,000Engaged yet UnreachedMel-KhaonhFolk Buddhism
Khmer KehKhmer KehCambodia5,200Engaged yet UnreachedNorthern KhmerFolk Buddhism
PearPearCambodia1,000Engaged yet UnreachedPearEthnoreligion
RhadeRhadeCambodia18,000Engaged yet UnreachedRadeAnimism
TamilTamilCambodia1,800No Longer UnreachedTamilFolk Hinduism
CampuonCampuonCambodia31,000Engaged yet UnreachedTampuanAnimism
ThaiThaiCambodia47,000Unengaged and UnreachedThaiTheravada Buddhism
VietnameseVietnameseCambodia535,000Engaged yet UnreachedVietnameseMahayana Buddhism
Western ChamsWestern ChamsCambodia303,000Engaged yet UnreachedWestern ChamSunni Islam

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