In a recently published report by regional investment review, InvestAsian, Cambodia has been ranked as one of the best countries within the broader ASEAN region to invest in real estate in 2025.
Ranked alongside large regional markets including Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore, according to InvestAsian, Cambodia is standing out to regional buyers this year due its attractive prices for market entry by international investors, supportive legislative environment and a strong economic growth trajectory.
According to the report, global investors looking to diversify their portfolios are becoming increasingly attracted to the Southeast Asian region due to market demonstrating strong potential for capital appreciation and rental yields.
Cambodia, while once considered a frontier market by global investors, as of 2025 this label is becoming outdated due to the economy’s swift and consistently high growth.
In Phnom Penh in particular, new projects are continuing to launch despite global economic uncertainty. According to the InvestAsian report, this is largely thanks to underlying socioeconomic fundamentals in the market.
The country’s young population , having an overall median age of 26 years in 2024; coupled with increasing urbanization towards economic centers such as the capital city, is effectively driving demand for both residential and commercial properties . This urbanization rate also remains relatively low compared to regional neighbors, meaning that long term investors can expect to see continued boosts in property demand for many years to come as these trends continue.
The report noted that compared to other markets in ASEAN, Cambodia also offers a highly competitive cost of entry for incoming buyers.
In Phnom Penh, condominiums can be purchased by foreigners in attractive locales of the capital for as little as $2000 per square meter, offering more affordable prices than nearby Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City; and a fraction of the cost of condos in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which start from around $3,500 per square meter; and Singapore, where condo buyers expect prices around $20,000 per square meter in the central city.
Supporting investors considering additions to their property portfolios in Cambodia, the report highlighted that the country’s legal framework is now open to foreign investors, with the strata title law allowing foreigners to effectively own 70% of the units within a condo building.
However, while infrastructure is expanding and improving nationwide, some areas are still lacking full development, the report noted, and some facets of the regulatory environment can still be somewhat unpredictable.
Nonetheless, InvestAsian posited that for investors willing to commit to Cambodia in 2025, any associated risks may be mitigated due to the nations swift march towards modernization, and strong economic fundamentals.
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