What is the population of Timor-Leste in 2026?
Timor-Leste has a population of 1,418,517 people (2025 estimate), which is 155th in the world and about 0.02% of the global total.
Officially Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Population 2025
1,418,517
0.02% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.27%
+17,987 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
93/km²
14,870 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
21.7 years
Life expectancy 67.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has a population of 1,418,517 and ranks 153rd globally. The country spans 14,870 km² with a population density of 93 people per km², and a median age of 21.7 years indicates a relatively young population. Life expectancy stands at 67.9 years, while the fertility rate of 2.6 births per woman supports an annual population growth of 1.3%.
Urban areas account for 29% of the population, with Dili serving as the capital. Portuguese and Tetum are the official languages. The economy reflects a GDP per capita of $1,341, with the United States dollar as the currency. Timor-Leste is a republic that borders Indonesia and was established as an independent nation in 1975.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Dili
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- TL · TLS
- Demonym
- East Timorese
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- Government
- Republic, Semi-presidential system, Unitary state
- State inception
- 1975
- Time zone
- UTC+09:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +670
- Internet TLD
- .tl
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Portuguese
- Tetum
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Timor-Leste: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Timor-Leste: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 33.7%
- Age 15–64
- 61.1%
- Age 65+
- 5.3%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 1 |
| 95-99 | 15 | 28 |
| 90-94 | 182 | 276 |
| 85-89 | 1,086 | 1,424 |
| 80-84 | 3,897 | 4,795 |
| 75-79 | 8,208 | 10,750 |
| 70-74 | 9,470 | 10,884 |
| 65-69 | 11,320 | 11,587 |
| 60-64 | 15,798 | 15,609 |
| 55-59 | 21,308 | 19,773 |
| 50-54 | 27,725 | 25,115 |
| 45-49 | 25,962 | 24,692 |
| 40-44 | 33,097 | 32,660 |
| 35-39 | 43,852 | 43,840 |
| 30-34 | 49,721 | 50,429 |
| 25-29 | 60,853 | 60,559 |
| 20-24 | 74,150 | 72,808 |
| 15-19 | 79,587 | 77,744 |
| 10-14 | 77,532 | 74,978 |
| 5-9 | 84,477 | 82,291 |
| 0-4 | 77,888 | 74,266 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 414,762 |
| 1960 | 468,118 |
| 1970 | 553,069 |
| 1980 | 649,871 |
| 1990 | 760,345 |
| 2000 | 745,088 |
| 2010 | 1,084,679 |
| 2020 | 1,326,053 |
| 2030 | 1,519,804 |
| 2040 | 1,718,249 |
| 2050 | 1,889,249 |
| 2060 | 2,009,637 |
| 2070 | 2,077,649 |
| 2080 | 2,088,569 |
| 2090 | 2,036,930 |
| 2100 | 1,972,924 |
How Timor-Leste Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Timor-Leste1.42M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Timor-Leste | 1.42M |
Countries Bordering Timor-Leste
1 land border.
- Indonesia285.7M · +0.79%
Timor-Leste Population FAQ
Is the population of Timor-Leste growing or shrinking?
Timor-Leste's population is growing at +1.27% per year, a change of roughly 17,987 people annually.
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
How densely populated is Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has 93/km² across 14,870 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Timor-Leste?
Life expectancy at birth in Timor-Leste is 67.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Timor-Leste?
The median age in Timor-Leste is 21.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Timor-Leste in?
Timor-Leste is in Asia.