Cambodia 2026: Property Market Growing 30% Annually
Phnom Penh now attracts more investment capital per square meter than Bangkok did a decade ago. Cambodia's property market enters 2026 with momentum unseen in Southeast Asia for years.
World Bank data puts Cambodia's GDP growth at 5.8% annually, with construction accounting for over 30% of that expansion. The government approved building permits worth more than $5 billion in 2024 alone.
Why Are Investors Choosing Cambodia in 2026?
- 100% foreign ownership of condominiums (first floor and above)
- Phnom Penh apartments from $1,800/sqm — a fraction of Bangkok prices
- Net rental yields of 6-8%, per Colliers data
- Dollarized economy eliminates currency risk
- Median age of 27 years fuels housing demand
Infrastructure Driving Growth Beyond Phnom Penh
The new Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville expressway cuts travel to 2 hours. A deep-water port in Kampot and expanding special economic zones create growth hubs outside the capital.
Tourism hit over 5 million arrivals in 2024, approaching pre-pandemic levels and boosting short-term rental demand.
Actionable takeaway: Central Phnom Penh condos in the $80,000–$150,000 range offer the strongest price-to-growth ratio in Southeast Asia right now.