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Cambodia Launches 2023 Census of Agriculture Data to Foster Growth and Investment

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The 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia was launched on May 19, marking a crucial milestone in the country's development. The census aims to provide essential data for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to develop effective plans for advancing Cambodia's agriculture sector. Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea emphasized the importance of the data, noting that it will contribute to food security, domestic needs, and the capacity to export agricultural products to international markets. The census will also support Cambodia's vision of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia provides a foundation for the formulation of short-, medium- and long-term socio-economic development policies, strategies, and plans.
  • The data will offer stakeholders detailed and clear information on Cambodia's agricultural production structures, irrigation systems, rural infrastructure, and sectoral economic activities.
  • The census reveals a sharp decline in the use of animal labour in agriculture, replaced by machinery, with the share of households engaged in agriculture dropping to 54.5% in 2023 compared to nearly 82% in 2013.
  • Among the 1.85 million agricultural households, there were approximately 3.6 million agricultural plots (including residential land) covering a total area of about 3.2 million hectares.
  • The national average yield of paddy rice was reported to be 3.4 tonnes per hectare.
  • The census data will enable monitoring toward socio-economic development goals that contribute to national economic and social progress.
  • The government plans to disseminate the census data to the Kingdom's overseas embassies to promote Cambodia to potential foreign investors.
  • The census was funded by the government, with support from the FAO, covering all agricultural units (both household-level and large-scale enterprises) across Cambodia.

Statistics:

  • 54.5% of households engaged in agriculture in 2023, compared to nearly 82% in 2013.
  • 1.85 million agricultural households reported in the census.
  • 3.6 million agricultural plots (including residential land) covering a total area of about 3.2 million hectares.
  • National average yield of paddy rice: 3.4 tonnes per hectare.
  • Data collection period: April 1 to May 15, 2023.

Sources:

  • [1] The Phnom Penh Post: "Cambodia launches census of agriculture 2023"
  • [2] Xinhua News Agency: "Cambodia releases agricultural census data"
  • [3] Ministry of Planning and FAO Press Release: "Cambodia Launches 2023 Census of Agriculture Data"

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