Cambodia's Unemployment Rate at 3.6%, Youth Face Challenges: Labor Force Survey Reveals Reality
Cambodia's 2025 Labor Force Survey indicates an unemployment rate of 3.6%, affecting approximately 300,000 people. However, the survey suggests that a low unemployment rate does not necessarily signify an efficient labor market, with youth unemployment at a high 51.4% and concerns about informal employment also highlighted.
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