Cambodia is expected to see a sharp rise in infrastructure and construction activity in 2026, driven by higher public spending on transport and renewable energy, alongside strong private-sector participation. Key growth drivers include large-scale projects such as the Funan Techo Canal, renewable power plants, hydropower facilities, dry ports, healthcare infrastructure and new manufacturing zones.
A major push is coming from river transport and logistics. Under the Comprehensive Intermodal Transport and Logistics System (CITLS) 2023–2033, the government plans to invest around USD3.3 billion across 23 projects, with USD2.6 billion allocated to short- and medium-term works up to 2027. Renewable energy investment is also accelerating, with Cambodia targeting a rise in renewables’ share of the power mix from 59.2 per cent in 2024 to 70 per cent by 2030.
Construction sector growth is forecast at 6.6 per cent in 2026, with average annual growth of 8.2 per cent between 2027 and 2030. Investment approvals underline rising confidence, with 630 new projects worth about USD10 billion registered in 2025, up sharply from 2024. Foreign funding, particularly from China, ADB and JICA and the 2021 PPP Law are expected to play a key role in closing Cambodia’s long-term infrastructure financing gap.
