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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%.

2024 · 1.4M19602024
Timor-Leste population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,400,638

Population (2024)

468,118

Population (1960)

1,400,638

Peak (2024)

1.76%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960468,118
1961475,291
1962482,774
1963490,564
1964498,659
1965507,034
1966515,696
1967524,648
1968533,875
1969543,356
1970553,069
1971562,966
1972572,962
1973582,855
1974590,827
1975598,158
1976607,620
1977618,315
1978628,775
1979638,719
1980649,871
1981660,493
1982669,149
1983677,707
1984686,777
1985696,665
1986707,185
1987718,476
1988730,745
1989744,856
1990760,345
1991778,278
1992799,318
1993821,437
1994844,493
1995868,146
1996892,282
1997917,184
1998942,530
1999834,697
2000745,088
2001812,249
2002879,159
2003916,878
2004929,074
2005948,311
2006976,597
20071,004,889
20081,032,429
20091,058,782
20101,084,679
20111,110,207
20121,134,885
20131,158,695
20141,181,903
20151,205,131
20161,228,312
20171,251,703
20181,275,959
20191,300,945
20201,326,053
20211,350,139
20221,369,295
20231,384,286
20241,400,638

Demographics

Population1,384,286
Population Growth Rate1.09%
Urban Population28.6%
Fertility Rate2.71 births/woman
Life Expectancy67.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate35.7 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

Timor-Leste Climate

Timor-Leste has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 960 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.8°C

Avg Temp

960

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

15°25°35°158mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Timor-Leste — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°158 mm
February27° / 81°142 mm
March27° / 81°138 mm
April27° / 81°91 mm
May27° / 80°95 mm
June26° / 79°50 mm
July26° / 78°19 mm
August25° / 78°11 mm
September26° / 79°15 mm
October27° / 80°25 mm
November28° / 82°70 mm
December28° / 82°146 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Timor-Leste

The most comfortable months to visit Timor-Leste are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 20°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

AugustJulySeptember

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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.

The most comfortable months to visit Timor-Leste are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Timor-Leste has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 960 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically November and the coldest is August.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 1,384,286 residents, Timor-Leste is a country in East Asia & Pacific. Population growth is modest, around 1.1% a year.

Timor-Leste is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $1,502. Life expectancy is 67.7 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.7 births per woman, and 28.6% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.