Angkor Wat records a 27.61 percent visitor fall by 1 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 07:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Angkor Wat recorded 510,528 international visitors from January to September 2026, according to figures released on 1 October, making the latest visitor report a current tourism story for Siem Reap, Cambodia. The total was 27.61 percent below the same period in 2025, while ticket revenue also declined.
Angkor Wat visitor report shows a 27.61 percent fall
The figures came from state-owned Angkor Enterprise, which manages ticket sales for the Angkor Archaeological Park. The report covered the first nine months of 2026 and recorded approximately US$24.23 million in entrance-pass revenue, a decrease of 25.9 percent from the same period a year earlier.
The September figures were less severe than the year-to-date result. International visitor numbers for that month fell 0.32 percent year on year to 35,535, while monthly ticket revenue rose 3.1 percent to US$1.69 million. The September figures and nine-month report were reported by the Khmer Times from the official data.
UNESCO site in Siem Reap puts the figures in context
The reported visitor total concerns the wider Angkor Archaeological Park, whose best-known temple is Angkor Wat. UNESCO describes the park as an archaeological site in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, extending over approximately 400 square kilometres and containing the remains of several Khmer Empire capitals.
The park includes temples, reservoirs, canals and communication routes from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Angkor Wat is therefore part of a much larger heritage landscape rather than an isolated monument. That distinction matters for travellers reading the 1 October figures: the reported ticket data measures visits to the archaeological park, while the temple provides its most recognisable point of reference. UNESCO’s description of Angkor records the park’s location, scale and historic remains.
What the October report means for a visit
The report does not announce a closure or a new access rule. It provides a newly published measure of international demand at the site, with the September result showing a smaller annual decline than the January-to-September total. Visitors should distinguish the statistics from a forecast: the figures describe ticket purchases already recorded, not expected arrivals for the rest of October.
Visiting Angkor Wat: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The current report was released on 1 October 2026 and covers international visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park from January through September 2026.
- The report concerns ticketed access to the park and does not state that Angkor Wat is closed or that access has changed.
- The site is in Siem Reap province in north-western Cambodia, and Siem Reap is the principal reference town for reaching the archaeological park.
- The park covers approximately 400 square kilometres and contains temples, forested areas, reservoirs, canals and historic routes, so a visit involves movement across a substantial archaeological landscape.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Angkor Wat
When were the latest Angkor Wat visitor figures released?
Angkor Enterprise released the figures on 1 October 2026. They cover international visitors to the archaeological park from January through September 2026.
How many visitors did Angkor Wat receive in the report period?
The park recorded 510,528 international visitors during the first nine months of 2026, a 27.61 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Where is Angkor Wat and how do you get there?
Angkor Wat is part of the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Siem Reap is the principal reference town for reaching the park.
