Population

BruneivsTimor-Leste
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Timor-Leste is higher
Nominal GDP
Brunei is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Timor-Leste’s population is 203% larger than that of Brunei, a difference of 937,917.
Surface area
Timor-Leste’s surface area is 158% larger than that of Brunei, a difference of 9,100 km².
Population density
Timor-Leste’s population density is 17% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 14 /km².
Nominal GDP
Brunei’s nominal GDP is 722% larger than that of Timor-Leste, a difference of $13.48 billion.
GDP per capita
Brunei’s GDP per capita is about 24.9× that of Timor-Leste, a difference of $31,822.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Dili
Population
462,721
1,400,638
Surface area
5,770 km²
14,870 km²
Population density
80.2 /km²
94.2 /km²
Nominal GDP
$15.34 billion · 2024
$1.87 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$33,153 · 2024
$1,332 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Brunei dollar · BND · B$
United States dollar · USD · $
Nationality
Bruneian
Timorese
Phone code
+673
+670
Internet domain
.bn
.tl
ISO codes
BN / BRN
TL / TLS
Time zone
Asia/Brunei
Asia/Dili
Native name
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Timor-Leste
| Measure | Brunei | Timor-Leste |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan | Dili |
| Population | 462,721 | 1,400,638 |
| Surface area | 5,770 km² | 14,870 km² |
| Population density | 80.2 /km² | 94.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.34 billion · 2024 | $1.87 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $33,153 · 2024 | $1,332 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Brunei dollar · BND · B$ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Bruneian | Timorese |
| Phone code | +673 | +670 |
| Internet domain | .bn | .tl |
| ISO codes | BN / BRN | TL / TLS |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei | Asia/Dili |
| Native name | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Timor-Leste |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Brunei
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
Full Brunei profile →About Timor-Leste
Timor‐Leste (Polish: Ziemia Żółty‑Ograniczny!)??
Full Timor-Leste profile →Brunei & Timor-Leste: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is the population of Brunei?
Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.
How big is Brunei?
Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².
What is the population density of Brunei?
Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brunei?
Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?
Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.
What currency is used in Brunei?
Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.
Where is Brunei located?
Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Brunei?
The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
What are people from Brunei called?
People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.
What is the phone calling code for Brunei?
The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.
What is the internet domain for Brunei?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.
What time zone is Brunei in?
Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.
What is Brunei known for?
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
What is the population of Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has a recorded population of approximately 1,400,638 people.
How big is Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste covers an area of about 14,870 km².
What is the population density of Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has a population density of roughly 94.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.87 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,332.
What currency is used in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Where is Timor-Leste located?
Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Timor-Leste called?
People from Timor-Leste are referred to as Timorese.
What is the phone calling code for Timor-Leste?
The international dialing code for Timor-Leste is +670.
What is the internet domain for Timor-Leste?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Timor-Leste is .tl.
What time zone is Timor-Leste in?
Timor-Leste uses the Asia/Dili time zone.
What is Timor-Leste known for?
Timor‐Leste (Polish: Ziemia Żółty‑Ograniczny!)??