Pray for Cambodia
The great temple of Angkor in northern Cambodia, the largest religious monument in the world.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Cambodia
The capital is Phnom Penh. People speak Khmer. The largest faith is Buddhism.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Cambodia
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
Late September floods hit 10 provinces, affecting more than 25,000 families and forcing nearly 3,000 to move to higher ground. Thousands of people displaced by the border conflict with Thailand still cannot return home, and the government has suspended the Water Festival in Phnom Penh. Landmines and unexploded weapons remain a danger along the border.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy. The King is Norodom Sihamoni and the Prime Minister is Hun Manet, in office since August 2023, while his father Hun Sen is President of the Senate. Commune council elections are set for 6 June 2027, with national elections to follow, and monitors are calling for wider political space.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
The IMF expects growth to slow to about 3% in 2026, down from about 5% in 2025, because of higher energy costs, weaker tourism and remittances, and slower garment exports. Inflation is expected to stay high at about 5.6%.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
About 95% of people are Khmer, with Cham, Chinese, Vietnamese and indigenous minorities. The government says it has closed large online scam compounds, where thousands of foreign workers were trafficked with false job offers, but experts say some scamming continues. Families displaced from the border and people hurt by landmines are among the most vulnerable.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
About 93% of Cambodians are Buddhist (2022 government figures), and Buddhism is the state religion. Muslims, mostly Cham, are about 2%. Catholics are under 1%, mostly ethnic Vietnamese, and Protestants are estimated at under 2%.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
The constitution guarantees freedom of belief and worship within limits of public order. All religious groups must register, and non Buddhist groups may not share their faith publicly. Cham Muslim leaders report equal job and education opportunities, and in 2023 about 30,000 people gathered for a centennial celebration of Christianity, according to the US State Department.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
Cambodia suffered heavy bombing and civil war in the early 1970s. Under the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979, about two million people died, around a quarter of the population. Years of occupation and conflict followed until the Paris Peace Accords of 1991, and landmines have killed tens of thousands since.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Cambodia. Bring relief to families hit by floods, and a safe return home for those displaced from the border. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to the King, the Prime Minister and all in authority. Provide work and daily bread for every family. Set free those trapped by trafficking and protect the vulnerable. Let the hope of Your truth be made known in every village. Keep believers safe and free to worship. Heal the deep wounds of the Khmer Rouge years and lead the nation in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
- The Star: over 2,900 families evacuate amid Cambodia floods (Sept 2026)
- Asia News Network: Water Festival suspended, displaced civilians (Jul 2026)
- Cambodia Daily: commune elections set for 6 June 2027 (Jun 2026)
- The Star: IMF projects growth to slow to 3% (Sept 2026)
- The Star: scam compound crackdown, experts sceptical (Aug 2026)
- US State Department: 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom, Cambodia
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