AsiaPhnom PenhUpdated Apr 2026
Cambodia
Cambodia's last tracked vote was the Cambodia 2023 General Election in 2023.
Wikimedia Commons image of Cambodia.
What stands out
- 47 parties compete for just 2 tracked governing offices.
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Government
- constitutional monarchy
- Population
- 17.4 million
The Read
Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy in Asia. Its capital is Phnom Penh and it has an approximate population of 17.4 million.
Cambodia keeps the crown and lets parliament govern — most of the time. Where the line actually sits is a constitutional question that gets answered case by case.
Cambodia's political landscape includes 1 election, 47 political parties, and 2 offices.
