AKP Phnom Penh, July 06, 2026 --

Cambodia's microfinance sector recorded strong growth in lending and deposits during 2025, reflecting growing confidence among the public and businesses despite economic headwinds, according to the Cambodia Microfinance Association's (CMA) Annual Report 2025 on July 5.

Mrs. Dith Nita, Vice-Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of CMA, said in the report that 2025 was a defining year for the sector as it balanced sustainable growth with a strengthened commitment to the financial well-being of the Cambodian people.

She said Cambodia's economy continued its recovery and diversification, with the microfinance sector remaining a cornerstone of national stability.

By the end of 2025, the sector's total loan portfolio reached US$6 billion, up more than 15 percent from the previous year, while deposits at the country's four Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDIs) increased 17.60 percent to US$2.99 billion.
The report also highlighted progress in promoting the Khmer Riel. By late 2025, Riel-denominated loans reached US$1.4 billion, representing 23.3 percent of the sector's loan portfolio, while 13.1 percent of deposits, or US$393 million, were held in Riel, reflecting confidence in the national currency.

By Sum Kosal