Cambodia’s Construction & Real Estate Loans Surge Past USD 20 Billion

• 7 January 2025
• Local News
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In a striking development for Cambodia’s economy, construction and real estate loans have exceeded USD 20 billion, signaling a robust growth trajectory within these critical sectors. According to a recent report from the National Bank of Cambodia, banking and financial institutions have provided a staggering 81.748 billion riels, equivalent to approximately USD 20.1 billion in loans, reflecting a 15.74% increase from the previous year.

The construction sector has seen noteworthy growth, with loans reaching 29.199 billion riels (USD 7.18 billion), marking a remarkable 33.3% increase. On the other hand, loans for home purchases fell slightly to 27.686 billion riels (USD 6.9 billion), a decline of 3.9%. Notably, the real estate sector observed a healthy loan increase, totaling 24.863 billion riels (USD 6.11 billion) and rising by 17.8% year-over-year.

Overall, loans extended across all economic sectors in Cambodia have reached an impressive 247.631 billion riels (USD 60.90 billion), showing a modest growth of 2.2% compared to the previous year. Other sectors received considerable support beyond construction and real estate, including 60.926 billion riels for wholesale and retail, 23.759 billion riels for agriculture, and 19.586 billion riels for various services. The manufacturing sector garnered 10.367 billion riels, while households accessed 2.591 billion riels in loans, and other sectors collectively received 48.654 billion riels.

Despite the growth in lending, there are growing concerns among mortgage lenders regarding the financial pressures faced by both homeowners and developers. Experts are calling for concerted efforts to address these challenges and develop solutions to alleviate the financial burden on individuals, thereby fostering a healthier economic environment. (Read more)

As Cambodia’s economic landscape continues to evolve, the construction and real estate sectors are poised to play a critical role in shaping the nation’s financial future. Stay tuned for more updates as we closely monitor these developments.

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