Cambodia Gender in Transport Profile 2026
CAMBODIA
GENDER IN TRANSPORT PROFILE
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Background
This 2026 edition of the Gender in Transport Profiles revisits and updates the initial release, transforming it into a more interactive and data-rich resource. Developed in partnership with the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, this edition offers a deeper perspective on how gender shapes transport systems across Asia-Pacific economies.
The profiles examine women's participation in the transport workforce, comparing representation across countries and relative to other economic sectors, while also assessing gender wage disparities and how these relate to national income levels. They further explore how road injuries and fatalities affect vulnerable groups differently, as well as how access to transport, mobility opportunities, and leadership roles in the sector vary by gender. Together, these dimensions provide a more comprehensive picture of structural gaps, safety risks, and areas of progress.
Released during Women's Month in March 2026, the profiles are designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. By consolidating official and vetted data into an accessible interactive format, they support evidence-based dialogue and the development of more inclusive, gender-responsive transport policies across Asia.
To complement the country profiles, ATO also presents three regional gender snapshots highlighting employment, wage patterns, and road safety trends across Asia-Pacific:
- Employment in Transport
- Gender Wage Patterns
- Road Safety and Vulnerability
Employment in the transport sector
Access to internet
Road safety
Global Gender Gap
Other indicators
Policy Landscape
Disaster notification/ early warning system
| Scale up the adoption of electric mobility for low-carbon road transport This measure accelerates e-mobility through EV infrastructure, incentives, and partnerships, supporting Cambodia's EV and climate goals while promoting inclusive access for women and underserved groups. | Cambodia's Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) | 2025 |
| Build a flood warning system Develop an early warning information system including weather forecasts and disseminate updated information, especially among women; | Cambodia's Third National Communication | 2022 |
| Updating and implementing Neary Rattanak Strategic Plan by continuing to mainstreaming gender in the development policies and plans in all sectors and at all levels | Rectangular Strategy Phase IV | 2018 |
| . To ensure that rural transport services meet the mobility needs of the rural population including those of vulnerable road users (e.g. poor, women and physically challenged people). MRD will mainstream gender issues in all stages of the project cycle – identification, preparation and design, appraisal, implementation and supervision, and monitoring and evaluation. | Rural Roads Policy | 2007 |
Gender consideration for transport development - General
| Scale up the adoption of electric mobility for low-carbon road transport This measure accelerates e-mobility through EV infrastructure, incentives, and partnerships, supporting Cambodia's EV and climate goals while promoting inclusive access for women and underserved groups. | Cambodia's Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) | 2025 |
| Build a flood warning system Develop an early warning information system including weather forecasts and disseminate updated information, especially among women; | Cambodia's Third National Communication | 2022 |
| Updating and implementing Neary Rattanak Strategic Plan by continuing to mainstreaming gender in the development policies and plans in all sectors and at all levels | Rectangular Strategy Phase IV | 2018 |
| . To ensure that rural transport services meet the mobility needs of the rural population including those of vulnerable road users (e.g. poor, women and physically challenged people). MRD will mainstream gender issues in all stages of the project cycle – identification, preparation and design, appraisal, implementation and supervision, and monitoring and evaluation. | Rural Roads Policy | 2007 |
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World Bank. (2025). GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) [Dataset]. https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
World Economic Forum. (2025). Gender Gap Report 2025. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2025/digest/