Cambodia has more than 1.3 million migrant workers working abroad, remitting more than $3 billion in 2021

Cambodia now has a total of 1,301,609 workers in seven countries. Prime Minister Hun Sen said this in a message to mark the forthcoming May 1 International Labour Day.

According to this message, Cambodian workers working in the seven countries include:

• Thailand – 1,220,197
• Korea – 45,866
• Malaysia – 23,027
• Japan – 11,453
• Singapore – 821
• Hong Kong – 202
• Saudi Arabia – 43
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It is estimated that the remittances sent by workers to their families are billions of dollars a year, which contributes to economic growth and the well-being of working families. The Royal Government of Cambodia is also continuing to promote the implementation of the policy on labor migration for Cambodia 2019-2023 and relevant legal standards to protect and promote rights and interests.

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