IMF Projects Cambodian Economic Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Higher Energy Prices and Trade Uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed Cambodia's economy, projecting a slowdown in growth to 3% in 2026 from 5.3% in 2025. This deceleration is attributed to factors such as higher energy prices, ongoing trade policy uncertainty, weak tourism, and subdued domestic demand, with risks to the outlook tilted towards the downside for growth and upside for inflation.