Phnom Penh: In the first six months of 2026, factories in Cambodia increased by 845, creating more than 90,000 new job opportunities for citizens, reflecting the strong investment climate and Cambodia’s continued attractiveness as an investment destination.
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, on August 5, 2026, highlighted that in the first six months of this year, factories increased from 46,649 to 47,494, which is a significant increase and has created more than 90,000 job opportunities for citizens, mostly in the industrial sector, including factories in the textile, garment, footwear, and travel and bag sectors, which increased from 2,725 to 2,890.
Mr. Sun Mesa said that this positive growth reflects the continued confidence of domestic and international investors in Cambodia and demonstrates the effectiveness of the government’s policies in promoting investment, even though the global economy is still uncertain.
“Despite the continued uncertainty in the global economy, Cambodia has been able to attract investment, increase the number of factories and create new jobs, and this growth reflects investors’ confidence in Cambodia’s peace, political stability, pro-investment policies and skilled workforce,” the spokesperson said.
Furthermore, he stated that the more than 90,000 new jobs created in the first half of 2026 are evidence that Cambodia is continuing to create job opportunities for its people and strengthen the foundation for sustainable economic growth.
At the same time, the Ministry of Labor spokesperson called on all citizens and former workers to look for jobs locally through job forums or call 1297, which provide decent income, ensure safety, protect labor rights, and social benefits in accordance with applicable laws, rather than risky migration that wastes time and money.
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