Some 474,993 foreign tourists visited Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park from January to August 2026, generating more than US$22.5 million in ticket revenue, according to a report from state owned Angkor Enterprise. Visitor arrivals fell 29.07 percent compared with the same period in 2025, while ticket revenue declined 27.43 percent.
The figures highlight a notable slowdown in international visits to one of Cambodia’s most important tourism destinations. In August alone, Angkor received 46,770 foreign tourists and generated US$2.21 million in ticket sales, representing year on year declines of 8.02 percent and 8.47 percent, respectively.
Angkor remains Cambodia’s most iconic tourism attraction, but the latest figures point to a significant decline in foreign visitor arrivals and ticket revenue during the first eight months of 2026.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals at Angkor Decline 29 Percent
Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 474,993 foreign tourists during the first eight months of 2026. According to Angkor Enterprise, the figure was 29.07 percent lower than the number recorded during the same period in 2025.
The decline is significant for Siem Reap, where tourism activity is closely connected to visits to the Angkor complex. International visitor numbers at the archaeological site are an important indicator of tourism demand and contribute directly to ticket revenue generated by Angkor Enterprise.
Angkor Generates More Than US$22.5 Million in Ticket Revenue
Despite welcoming fewer international visitors, Angkor Archaeological Park generated over US$22.5 million from ticket sales between January and August 2026. This represented a 27.43 percent decrease compared with the same period last year.
The decline in revenue broadly followed the fall in visitor numbers, underscoring the importance of international tourism to the economic performance of the Angkor attraction. For tourism businesses, hotels, restaurants, tour operators and other service providers in Siem Reap, changes in international arrivals at Angkor can have wider implications for demand across the local tourism economy.
August Shows Smaller Year on Year Declines
Angkor received 46,770 foreign tourists in August 2026, generating US$2.21 million in ticket revenue, according to the report.
Compared with August last year, foreign tourist arrivals decreased by 8.02 percent, while ticket revenue fell by 8.47 percent. Although the monthly decline was considerably smaller than the cumulative decline recorded during the first eight months, the figures still indicate that international visitor demand remained below the level seen a year earlier.
Angkor Remains Cambodia’s Iconic Tourism Destination
Located in Siem Reap province in northwest Cambodia, Angkor Archaeological Park covers 401 square kilometres and contains 91 ancient temples built between the 9th and 13th centuries.
The archaeological site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992 and remains Cambodia’s most visited and iconic tourist attraction. Its historic temples, cultural significance and international recognition continue to make Angkor a central pillar of Cambodia’s tourism sector.
For Cambodia’s tourism industry, the latest visitor figures underline both the continued importance of Angkor and the need to closely watch international travel demand. The performance of the destination remains particularly relevant to businesses and investors whose activities depend on the strength of Cambodia’s tourism and hospitality market.
Conclusion
Angkor Archaeological Park attracted nearly 475,000 foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2026 and generated more than US$22.5 million in ticket sales. However, both visitor arrivals and revenue remained below the levels recorded in the same period of 2025.
While Angkor continues to stand as Cambodia’s leading tourism icon and a UNESCO World Heritage destination, the latest figures provide an important snapshot of the challenges facing international tourism in Siem Reap. Future visitor trends will remain closely watched by tourism businesses, investors and policymakers as Cambodia works to strengthen its international tourism market.