Cambodia’s iconic Angkor Archaeological Park generated over $40 million in revenue from ticket sales to approximately 860,000 international tourists during an eleven-month period, spanning from January to November. However, official data released by Angkor institutions revealed a marginal decline in both visitor numbers and income. Revenue experienced a 3.41% drop, while the total number of international tourists decreased by 3.47% when compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
Delving into the monthly performance, November alone saw 101,677 international tourists purchasing tickets to visit the Angkor complex. This specific month experienced an 18.09% decrease in visitor numbers compared to November of 2024. Nevertheless, these visitors contributed over $4.9 million in revenue to the Angkor institutions during that period.
Beyond the main Angkor complex, other significant historical sites also contributed to the nation’s overall tourism earnings. Over the same eleven-month period, the Koh Ker temple generated $277,215 from the sale of admission cards to 18,481 international visitors. Concurrently, an additional $102,508 was accrued from boat ticket sales, further diversifying the revenue streams from cultural tourism.
Furthermore, the Beng Mealea temple also recorded earnings, with $990 generated from the sale of 146 admission cards during this same eleven-month timeframe, indicating continued interest in Cambodia’s rich archaeological heritage.
