Timor-Leste Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Timor-Leste's life expectancy was 68.1 in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's life expectancy stood at 68.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.1 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 167th globally.
Timor‑Leste’s life expectancy has risen dramatically over the 65‑year series, climbing from a low of 22.93 years in 1978 to an all‑time peak of 68.07 years in 2025, which places the nation at 167th in the global ranking. The post‑conflict period saw the steepest gains, with the indicator more than tripling as health infrastructure expanded and malaria control intensified. By 2025 the figure of 68.07 years is virtually identical to Pakistan’s 68.08 and only marginally below Bolivia’s 68.05, suggesting that Timor‑Leste is now converging with other lower‑middle‑income economies that have achieved similar health outcomes. The sustained upward trajectory reflects continued public‑health investment, yet further improvements will likely depend on reducing maternal mortality, expanding universal health coverage, and addressing non‑communicable disease risks, which could push life expectancy beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 68.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.1 | +0.4 | #167 |
| 2023 | 67.7 | +0.3 | #167 |
| 2022 | 67.4 | +1.2 | #169 |
| 2021 | 66.2 | −0.7 | #164 |
| 2020 | 66.9 | +0.4 | #165 |
| 2019 | 66.5 | +0.3 | #169 |
| 2018 | 66.2 | +0.3 | #169 |
| 2017 | 65.9 | +0.3 | #168 |
| 2016 | 65.6 | +0.3 | #169 |
| 2015 | 65.3 | +0.3 | #169 |
| 2014 | 65.0 | +0.3 | #172 |
| 2013 | 64.7 | +0.3 | #171 |
| 2012 | 64.4 | +0.4 | #171 |
| 2011 | 64.0 | +0.4 | #171 |
| 2010 | 63.7 | +0.4 | #171 |
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 life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's life expectancy was 68.1 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's life expectancy peaked at 68.1 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Timor-Leste was 22.9 in 1978.
Timor-Leste ranks 167th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's life expectancy is projected to reach 68.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 68.1. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_life-expectancy,
title = {Timor-Leste Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}