Angkor visitors and ticket revenue fall in first 10 months
Angkor recorded fewer foreign visitors and lower ticket income than during the same period in 2025.
Tuesday 3 November · 18:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Angkor Archaeological Park received 566,714 foreign visitors from January through October 2026, down 26 percent year on year. [2]
- Ticket revenue was $27 million, down 24 percent from the same period a year earlier. [2]
- In October, foreign arrivals were 56,186, a 6.7 percent year-on-year decline. [2]
What happened
An official statement reported that Angkor Archaeological Park had fewer international visitors and lower ticket revenue in the first 10 months of 2026 than a year earlier. The park received 566,714 foreign visitors and earned $27 million in ticket revenue, declines of 26 percent and 24 percent respectively. October arrivals alone fell 6.7 percent year on year to 56,186.
Why it matters
The figures show lower visitor numbers and ticket income at a major Cambodian tourism site. The reports do not say how the declines have affected workers or businesses.
Background
Angkor Archaeological Park covers 401 square kilometers in Siem Reap province and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park contains 91 ancient temples built between the ninth and 13th centuries.
Key terms
- Year on year
- A comparison with the same period one year earlier.
- Ticket revenue
- Money collected from selling entry tickets.
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- A place recognized internationally for its cultural or natural importance.
Sources (2)
[1] Khmer Times International visitor numbers drop at Angkor Archaeological Park 3 Nov Read original [2] Cambodianess Double-Digit Drop in Tourist Arrivals, Revenue For Cambodia's Angkor In 1st 10 Months 2026 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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