Cambodia’s Banking and Financial Sector Sees Significant Growth by Mid-2025

• Sommana Yan
• 6 August 2025
• Local News
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As of mid-2025, Cambodia’s banking and financial sector has reached a remarkable milestone, with total assets soaring to approximately USD 97 billion. This reflects a healthy growth of 7% over the same period last year. The news was revealed during a recent training program for journalists and content creators conducted by the Cambodian Banking Association and the Cambodian Microfinance Association on August 1, 2025.

Mr. Dith Sochal, a representative from both associations, highlighted that loans to customers have also risen to over USD 62 billion, marking a 4.5% increase. In terms of customer deposits, an impressive USD 61.4 billion was recorded—an increase of 14%. Additionally, capital within the sector has grown to about USD 10.4 billion, which is up by 5.5% compared to the previous year.

The Cambodian Banking Association and Cambodian Microfinance Association now encompass a total of 209 licensed financial institutions under the supervision of the National Bank of Cambodia. This includes a diverse range of members: the Banking Association features 77 institutions, comprising 60 commercial banks, 8 specialized banks, 5 foreign bank offices, and 4 additional entities, including the Federation of Finance and Technology of Cambodia and the Cambodian Credit Guarantee Corporation.

On the microfinance side, the Cambodian Microfinance Association boasts 132 members, which include 4 deposit-taking microfinance institutions, 82 non-deposit-taking microfinance institutions, 12 financial leasing firms, and 32 rural credit institutions, along with 2 commercial banks. Collectively, these institutions employ over 80,000 individuals across the nation, underscoring the sector’s vital role in Cambodia’s economic landscape.

With consistent growth prospects, the Cambodian banking and financial sector continues to play a pivotal role in promoting economic stability and development in the country.

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