Timor-Leste GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita was $1,508 in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 13.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita stood at $1,508 in 2025, a rise of +$176 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,508 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 161st globally.
Timor‑Leste’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 168.62 in 1990 to a peak of 2,684.93 in 2021, reflecting the country’s post‑independence reconstruction and gradual integration into global markets. By 2025 the World Bank records the indicator at 1,507.87, placing Timor‑Leste 161st among all nations and situating it just below Nepal’s 1,535.24 and above Uganda’s 1,353.41, its closest peers in the global ranking. The 36‑year coverage shows a long‑term upward trajectory, yet the post‑peak decline to 2025 suggests vulnerability to external shocks such as commodity price fluctuations and domestic fiscal constraints. Continued diversification of exports, improvement of infrastructure, and sustained foreign aid could help reverse the recent dip and sustain higher per‑capita growth, while any reversal of these reforms may impede progress.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,854 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,773 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,695 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,620 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,547 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,508 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,508 | +$176 | #161 |
| 2024 | $1,332 | −$179 | #175 |
| 2023 | $1,502 | −$854 | #174 |
| 2022 | $2,343 | −$365 | #164 |
| 2021 | $2,685 | +$1,039 | #157 |
| 2020 | $1,631 | +$53 | #174 |
| 2019 | $1,562 | +$331 | #175 |
| 2018 | $1,219 | −$59 | #182 |
| 2017 | $1,266 | −$82 | #181 |
| 2016 | $1,336 | +$3 | #177 |
| 2015 | $1,320 | +$83 | #177 |
| 2014 | $1,225 | +$8 | #186 |
| 2013 | $1,205 | +$171 | #183 |
| 2012 | $1,023 | +$73 | #187 |
| 2011 | $939 | +$116 | #189 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita was $1,508 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 13.2% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita peaked at $2,685 in 2021.
The lowest gdp per capita in Timor-Leste was $169 in 1990.
Timor-Leste ranks 161st globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,508 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Timor-Leste in 2025 was $1,508. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Timor-Leste GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}