Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
Country risk assessment ยท Asia
Cambodia political and security risk assessment
Cambodia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 22 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Cambodia
What is the political and security risk in Cambodia right now?
Cambodia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 22 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 5.3% in 2025 with inflation at 2.4%.
What are the main risks of operating in Cambodia?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Cambodia?
Cambodia moved up 1 this week and rose 4 points over the last 12 weeks, from 18 to 22.
- Protest and riot reporting up week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess there is a realistic possibility that Cambodia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 3 points from the Guarded band.
40 to 55%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 136% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$51.3 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth5.3%Latest data, 2025
Inflation2.4%Latest data, 2025
Trade136% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population17.8 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Cambodia threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Cambodia for business?
Cambodia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 22 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Cambodia?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What is the outlook for Cambodia?
We assess there is a realistic possibility (40 to 55%) that Cambodia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 3 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Cambodia risk assessment updated?
The Cambodia threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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