People & place
94.2 /km² across 14,870 km²
Timor-Leste has a recorded population of 1,400,638 and a reported surface area of 14,870 km².
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South-Eastern AsiaTimor-Leste
Timor-Leste is a country or territory in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Dili.
- Population
- 1.4M94.2 /km²
- Surface area
- 14,870 km²
- GDP
- $1.9B$1K per capita
- Capital
- Dili
Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia, and its capital is Dili. It has a population of approximately 1,400,638 and covers an area of about 14,870 km². Its official currency is the United States dollar (USD).
What stands out
Economic snapshot
$1.87 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $1.87 billion and GDP per capita at $1,332 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
United States dollar (USD)
Timor-Leste uses United States dollar (USD), calling code +670, internet domain .tl.
About Timor-Leste
Timor‐Leste (Polish: Ziemia Żółty‑Ograniczny!)??
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Country data & reference
Capital
Dili
Population
1,400,638 (94.2 /km²)
Surface Area
14,870 km²
GDP
$1.87 billion (2024)
GDP per Capita
$1,332 (2024)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
Timor-Leste
Nationality
Timorese
Currency
United States dollar (USD - $)Phone Code
+670
Top-Level Domain
.tl
ISO Codes
TL / TLS
Coordinates
-8.83333, 125.917
Time zones
- Asia/Dili (UTC+09:00)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
Timor-Leste: Frequently Asked Questions
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!)??