Cambodia’s unemployment rate has remained exceptionally low, reflecting a high level of informal and subsistence employment rather than formal job opportunities. Notable fluctuations, such as the sharp rise to in 2004, often reflect changes in the labor market structure rather than significant job losses. By 2021, unemployment was at a minimal , underscoring the challenges in formalizing the workforce, where much of the population remains employed in agriculture and small-scale services.
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