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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Timor-Leste

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population1.42M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.9B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.34K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth67.92024 · yearsInternet use35%2021 · % of populationForest area61.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
69.4%

% of people aged 15+·2022

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Timor-Leste2022 · 69.4%
017.3534.752.0569.41960199320252001: 37.6%2007: 50.6%2010: 58.3%2015: 64.4%2016: 65.8%2022: 69.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Timor-Leste in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Dili
Country code
TLS

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