Timor-Leste GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita ppp was $5,019 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita ppp stood at $5,019 in 2025, a rise of +$596 from 2024. The IMF projects $5,019 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 153rd globally.
Timor-Leste's GDP per capita in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) has exhibited a significant upward trend since the early 1990s. The country's GDP per capita PPP peaked at $6,825.05 in 2021, a stark contrast to the $685.28 recorded in 1990. This growth is indicative of Timor-Leste's economic development, as the country has transitioned from a post-conflict state to a relatively stable economy. Currently, Timor-Leste ranks 153 globally with a GDP per capita PPP of $5,018.75. Comparatively, Senegal, a country with a similar ranking, boasts a GDP per capita PPP of $5,354.70. The steady increase in Timor-Leste's GDP per capita PPP suggests a positive economic trajectory, although the decline from the 2021 peak to the current value indicates a slight slowdown in growth. A further decline in global commodity prices or a potential shift in the country's economic structure could alter the trajectory of Timor-Leste's GDP per capita PPP.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $5,876 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $5,670 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $5,477 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $5,295 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $5,112 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $5,019 | - | - |
| 2025 | $5,019 | +$596 | #153 |
| 2024 | $4,423 | −$411 | #166 |
| 2023 | $4,807 | −$949 | #165 |
| 2022 | $5,730 | −$1,154 | #161 |
| 2021 | $6,825 | +$635 | #146 |
| 2020 | $6,132 | +$1,531 | #148 |
| 2019 | $4,557 | +$961 | #162 |
| 2018 | $3,561 | +$65 | #167 |
| 2017 | $3,463 | −$152 | #166 |
| 2016 | $3,391 | −$153 | #165 |
| 2015 | $3,108 | −$387 | #168 |
| 2014 | $2,860 | −$493 | #174 |
| 2013 | $2,566 | −$701 | #176 |
| 2012 | $2,386 | −$743 | #176 |
| 2011 | $2,066 | −$898 | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita ppp was $5,019 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $6,825 in 2021.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Timor-Leste was $685 in 1990.
Timor-Leste ranks 153rd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $5,019 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Timor-Leste in 2025 was $5,019. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Timor-Leste GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}