Rank #190 by World Population
🇹🇱Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has a population of 1,384,286, ranking #190 in the world. The capital is Dili. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
1,384,286
Population
#190
World Rank
67.7
Life Expectancy
$1,502
GDP Per Capita
Timor-Leste, #190 by world population
Timor-Leste Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Timor-Leste had a population of 468,118 in 1960 and 1,400,638 in 2024, a 3.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,400,638 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.76%.
1,400,638
Population (2024)
468,118
Population (1960)
1,400,638
Peak (2024)
1.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 468,118 |
| 1961 | 475,291 |
| 1962 | 482,774 |
| 1963 | 490,564 |
| 1964 | 498,659 |
| 1965 | 507,034 |
| 1966 | 515,696 |
| 1967 | 524,648 |
| 1968 | 533,875 |
| 1969 | 543,356 |
| 1970 | 553,069 |
| 1971 | 562,966 |
| 1972 | 572,962 |
| 1973 | 582,855 |
| 1974 | 590,827 |
| 1975 | 598,158 |
| 1976 | 607,620 |
| 1977 | 618,315 |
| 1978 | 628,775 |
| 1979 | 638,719 |
| 1980 | 649,871 |
| 1981 | 660,493 |
| 1982 | 669,149 |
| 1983 | 677,707 |
| 1984 | 686,777 |
| 1985 | 696,665 |
| 1986 | 707,185 |
| 1987 | 718,476 |
| 1988 | 730,745 |
| 1989 | 744,856 |
| 1990 | 760,345 |
| 1991 | 778,278 |
| 1992 | 799,318 |
| 1993 | 821,437 |
| 1994 | 844,493 |
| 1995 | 868,146 |
| 1996 | 892,282 |
| 1997 | 917,184 |
| 1998 | 942,530 |
| 1999 | 834,697 |
| 2000 | 745,088 |
| 2001 | 812,249 |
| 2002 | 879,159 |
| 2003 | 916,878 |
| 2004 | 929,074 |
| 2005 | 948,311 |
| 2006 | 976,597 |
| 2007 | 1,004,889 |
| 2008 | 1,032,429 |
| 2009 | 1,058,782 |
| 2010 | 1,084,679 |
| 2011 | 1,110,207 |
| 2012 | 1,134,885 |
| 2013 | 1,158,695 |
| 2014 | 1,181,903 |
| 2015 | 1,205,131 |
| 2016 | 1,228,312 |
| 2017 | 1,251,703 |
| 2018 | 1,275,959 |
| 2019 | 1,300,945 |
| 2020 | 1,326,053 |
| 2021 | 1,350,139 |
| 2022 | 1,369,295 |
| 2023 | 1,384,286 |
| 2024 | 1,400,638 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,384,286 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.09% |
| Urban Population | 28.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.71 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 67.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 35.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$1,502
GDP Per Capita
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
89.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
9.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
5.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
35.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
103
Mobile Subs per 100
93.1
People per km2
-5,620
Net Migration
Environment
61.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Timor-Leste in global context
Timor-Leste is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste has a population of 1,384,286, ranking #190 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.09%.
Life expectancy in Timor-Leste is 67.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 35.7 per 1,000 live births.
Timor-Leste's GDP per capita is $1,502. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
28.6% of Timor-Leste's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 93.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Timor-Leste is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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