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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
With 1,418,517 inhabitants (2025), Timor-Leste ranks 152 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – Timor-Leste: $1,341 /inh. (2025), ranking 184 out of 211. Economic growth is 7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 1.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Timor-Leste, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Timor-Leste, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Gross savings (178/178), Tobacco use (165/165), Tobacco use among men (165/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Timor-Leste has $1,341 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Timor-Leste has 1.6 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Timor-Leste has 0.4 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Timor-Leste has 7 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 34.7 % | 2021 | 6 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 7 % | 2025 | 21 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 5.6 % | 2025 | 23 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $4,809 /inh. | 2025 | 169 of 201 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $6.8B | 2025 | 170 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,510 /inh. | 2025 | 175 of 205 |
| Net national income per capita | $418 /inh. | 2021 | 177 of 184 |
| GDP per capita | $1,341 /inh. | 2025 | 184 of 211 |
| GDP | $1.9B | 2025 | 190 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -4.7 % | 2025 | 7 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 15.8 % | 2025 | 8 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.4 % | 2025 | 25 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 71.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 10.4 % | 2025 | 59 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 1.6 % | 2025 | 14 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 14 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 46 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 74.9 % | 2025 | 28 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 65.9 % | 2025 | 34 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67 % | 2025 | 45 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 50.2 % | 2025 | 125 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 3.8 % | 2025 | 183 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 84.9 % | 2024 | 21 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 95.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 1.5 % | 2023 | 150 of 185 |
| Services exports | $132.6M | 2025 | 173 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 10.6 % | 2024 | 182 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $103M | 2025 | 183 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -36.9 % | 2025 | 194 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 13.3 % | 2025 | 11 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 11.3 % | 2023 | 22 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 10 % | 2025 | 29 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $253.2M | 2025 | 139 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $78M | 2018 | 163 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 74,800 arr. | 2019 | 179 of 202 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 60.6 % | 2024 | 2 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 52.5 % | 2022 | 6 of 160 |
| Budget balance | 1.6 % | 2022 | 22 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 21.6 % | 2022 | 42 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 30.2 % | 2022 | 45 of 159 |
| Military spending | 2.3 % | 2025 | 58 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 15.4 % | 2024 | 10 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.8 months | 2025 | 53 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 39.1 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $806.3M | 2025 | 148 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 83.6 % | 2024 | 26 of 189 |
| Services | 71.6 % | 2024 | 28 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 30.1 % | 2024 | 36 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20.2 % | 2024 | 38 of 203 |
| Gross savings | -21.1 % | 2024 | 178 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 11.8 % | 2024 | 178 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 1.9 % | 2024 | 184 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 18 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 33.1 % | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 62.2 per 100 | 2025 | 62 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5.2 % | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 61.7 % | 2025 | 152 of 213 |
| Population | 1,418,517 inhab. | 2025 | 152 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 60.4 % | 2016 | 154 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 21 yrs | 2023 | 178 of 226 |
| Urban population | 28.8 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 38 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 7.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 39 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 21.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.63 children/woman | 2024 | 68 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 11.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 73 of 188 |
| Population growth | 1.27 % | 2025 | 79 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 106 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 60.8 yrs | 2023 | 123 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 34.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 161 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 66.3 yrs | 2024 | 162 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 47.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 163 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.9 yrs | 2024 | 165 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 69.7 yrs | 2024 | 175 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 7 % | 2023 | 12 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 9.6 % | 2023 | 32 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Physicians | 0.75 per 1,000 | 2020 | 126 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 16.9 % | 2024 | 133 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.74 per 1,000 | 2020 | 145 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 72.9 % | 2024 | 154 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 72 % | 2024 | 160 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 87.3 % | 2024 | 161 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 7.9 % | 2024 | 177 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 181 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 496 per 100,000 | 2024 | 202 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 1.7 % | 2024 | 2 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 3.6 % | 2024 | 3 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 5.5 % | 2024 | 6 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 3.2 % | 2024 | 8 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 21.4 % | 2024 | 140 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 48.8 % | 2024 | 165 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 76.2 % | 2024 | 165 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.2 L/person | 2024 | 184 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 184 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 21.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 187 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 151.2 cm | 2014 | 193 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 159.8 cm | 2014 | 198 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 99.5 % | 2020 | 1 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.53 | 2003 | 69 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.43 | 2003 | 118 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.3 % | 2020 | 143 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 160 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.4 % | 2014 | 13 of 169 |
| Gini index | 28.7 | 2014 | 24 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24 % | 2014 | 137 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 44 % | 2014 | 155 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 706 km | 2026 | 91 of 227 |
| Population density | 94.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 109 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 253 km | 2026 | 147 of 230 |
| Total area | 14,870 km² | 2024 | 155 of 212 |
| Land area | 14,870 km² | 2024 | 155 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -8.8 ° | 2026 | 192 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,500 mm | 2022 | 59 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 5,999 m³/inh. | 2022 | 64 of 181 |
| Highest point | 2,963 m | 2026 | 67 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3 % | 2015 | 107 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 71 % | 2024 | 17 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 16.1 % | 2025 | 114 of 210 |
| Arable land | 7.5 % | 2024 | 116 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 23 % | 2024 | 141 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.92 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.86 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.55 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.47 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.75 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 17 yrs | 2026 | 212 of 222 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 29 of 174 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.84 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.84 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.33 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.73 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.82 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.82 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.25 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.72 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.65 | 2025 | 70 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 44 pts | 2024 | 74 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.61 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.43 | 2025 | 76 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.67 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.39 | 2025 | 127 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.64 | 2025 | 144 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.54 | 2025 | 146 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.73 | 2025 | 157 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 35.4 % | 2025 | 46 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 34.6 % | 2016 | 99 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,953 | 2025 | 101 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 20 % | 2025 | 105 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 84 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 68.2 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2.2 pts | 2025 | 84 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.1 per 100,000 | 2015 | 112 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 46.9 % | 2016 | 47 of 78 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 26.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 106 of 213 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 25.3 % | 2016 | 121 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 24.1 % | 2016 | 142 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 192 per 100,000 | 2023 | 156 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 56.7 % | 2016 | 190 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 2.5 % | 2022 | 5 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.5 /10 | 2024 | 30 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $115 | 2024 | 123 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $252 | 2024 | 127 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 22.9 % | 2019 | 149 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 14.9 % | 2016 | 63 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 17 yrs | 2026 | 182 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has about 1,418,517 inhabitants (2025), ranking 152 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Timor-Leste?
GDP per capita is $1,341 /inh. (2025): Timor-Leste ranks 184 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Timor-Leste?
Annual inflation is 0.4 % (2025); Timor-Leste ranks 25 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Timor-Leste?
The unemployment rate is 1.6 % (2025); Timor-Leste ranks 14 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Timor-Leste stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Timor-Leste has $1,341 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Timor-Leste come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.