Timor-Leste

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Population, GDP, and key facts about Timor-Leste — updated for 2026.

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Timor-Leste quick facts

Population: 1,400,638
Area: 14,870 km²
Population density: 93 people/km²
GDP: US$ 1.9 Billion
GDP per capita: US$ 1.3K
Capital: Dili
Currency: United States dollar ($, USD)
Minimum wage: US$ 115/month · $ 115/month (2024)
Languages: Portuguese, Tetum

Timor-Leste at human scale

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Timor-Leste's energy mix

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Share of Timor-Leste's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).

Everything we know about Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century when it achieved full independence in 2002, after a UN-administered transition.

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Frequently asked questions about Timor-Leste

What is the capital of Timor-Leste?

The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.

What is Timor-Leste's population?

Timor-Leste has a population of 1,400,638.

What is Timor-Leste's GDP per capita?

Timor-Leste's GDP per capita is US$ 1.3K.

What is the currency of Timor-Leste?

The currency of Timor-Leste is the United States dollar (USD).

What is the minimum wage in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 115 per month (as of 2024) — $ 115 per month in local currency.

Is Timor-Leste bigger than Brunei Darussalam?

Timor-Leste is about 2.6× the size of Brunei Darussalam by land area.

Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.