Countries / Southeast Asia
Investing in Cambodia
A heavily dollarized economy — most large transactions and much household saving happen in US dollars rather than riel — with a young, small stock exchange still building a listings base.
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- Cambodian riel (US dollar widely used)
- Main exchange
- Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX)
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia
How people invest in Cambodia
Real estate and dollar cash savings are the default for most families; gold is a familiar backstop; the CSX itself remains a small, mostly institutional market rather than a mass retail one.
Real estateUS-dollar savingsGold
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (US dollar widely used).
What is the main stock exchange in Cambodia?
Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), overseen by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia.
What do people in Cambodia typically invest in?
Real estate and dollar cash savings are the default for most families; gold is a familiar backstop; the CSX itself remains a small, mostly institutional market rather than a mass retail one.