Timor-Leste Statistics

Population

1,418,517 people (2025)

Total GDP

$2.1B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,490 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.634 (142.)

About Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is world's youngest country gaining independence in 2002 after long struggle. The nation has mountainous terrain and beautiful coastline with coral reefs. Timorese culture blends indigenous traditions with Portuguese and Indonesian influences.

The country has tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Timor-Leste has semi-presidential republic with developing democratic institutions. The nation has oil and gas resources providing government revenue.

Dili is capital with Portuguese colonial architecture and waterfront setting. Timor-Leste has Catholic majority reflecting Portuguese missionary influence. The country has Tetum and Portuguese as official languages.

Traditional culture includes animist beliefs, weaving traditions, and tribal customs. The nation has diverse ethnic groups and linguistic diversity. Timorese cuisine features rice, fish, and Portuguese-influenced dishes.

The population is 1.3 million with young demographics and development challenges. Timor-Leste offers recent independence story, cultural diversity, and natural beauty in Southeast Asian nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$3.6B
$3.2B
$2.8B
$2.4B
$2.0B
$2.0B
$2.2B
$3.6B
$3.2B
$2.1B
$2.0B
$2.1B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
16.9%
0-14
16.2%
10.9%
15-24
10.7%
13.7%
25-44
13.7%
6.5%
45-64
6.1%
2.4%
65+
2.8%
Male
Female
%50.4 (715.245)
%49.6 (703.272)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 1.972.924 -0.24% 132.7
2090 2.036.930 -0.34% 137
2080 2.088.569 -0.05% 140.5
2070 2.077.649 +0.19% 139.7
2060 2.009.637 +0.45% 135.1
2050 1.889.249 +0.82% 127.1
2040 1.718.249 +1.14% 115.6
2030 1.519.804 +1.45% 102.2
2025 NOW 1.418.517 +1.28% 95.4
2020 1.326.053 +1.93% 89.2
2015 1.205.131 +1.97% 81
2010 1.084.679 +2.45% 72.9
2005 948.311 +2.07% 63.8
2000 745.088 -10.74% 50.1
1995 868.146 +2.8% 58.4
1990 760.345 +2.08% 51.1
1985 696.665 +1.44% 46.9
1980 649.871 +1.75% 43.7
1975 598.158 +1.24% 40.2
1970 553.069 +1.79% 37.2
1965 507.034 +1.68% 34.1
1960 468.118 +1.48% 31.5
1955 437.150 +1.21% 29.4
1950 414.762 - 27.9

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Aileu
48.837
Ainaro
66.397
Baucau
123.203
Bobonaro
98.644
Cova Lima
65.301
Dili
277.279
Ermera
125.702
Lautem
65.240
Liquiçá
73.027
Manatuto
45.098
Manufahi
52.322
Oecusse
72.230
Viqueque
76.033

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