Timor-Leste GDP (2026)
LiveTimor-Leste has an economy strongly influenced by petroleum income, government expenditure, agriculture, and international development activity. The country has accumulated significant energy-related financial resources while seeking new sources of employment through farming, tourism, and private enterprise. This page reviews Timor-Leste GDP statistics, historical performance, and the outlook for 2026.
Timor-Leste GDP Growth (2000โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
2000โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Timor-Leste's GDP in 2026 is $2.17B.
It ranks #193 among 218 countries.
Timor-Leste contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $1,520 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.10% in 2026.
Timor-Leste GDP Historical Data (2000โ2026)
| 2026 | $2,170,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,520 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 2025 | $2,064,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,464 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2024 | $1,866,000,000 | 4.30% | $1,341 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 2023 | $2,080,000,000 | 2.40% | $1,511 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2022 | $3,209,000,000 | 4.00% | $2,356 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2021 | $3,625,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,708 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2020 | $2,163,000,000 | -8.50% | $1,646 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2019 | $2,033,000,000 | 2.70% | $1,578 | 0.00% | #187 |
| 2018 | $1,556,000,000 | -0.50% | $1,231 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2017 | $1,585,000,000 | -3.20% | $1,278 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2016 | $1,640,000,000 | 3.00% | $1,348 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2015 | $1,590,000,000 | 2.50% | $1,333 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2014 | $1,448,000,000 | 4.50% | $1,237 | 0.00% | #189 |
| 2013 | $1,396,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,217 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2012 | $1,160,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,034 | 0.00% | #191 |
| 2011 | $1,042,000,000 | 6.00% | $950 | 0.00% | #193 |
| 2010 | $882,000,000 | 9.30% | $823 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2009 | $727,000,000 | 10.10% | $695 | 0.00% | #197 |
| 2008 | $648,000,000 | 11.40% | $636 | 0.00% | #199 |
| 2007 | $543,000,000 | 10.30% | $548 | 0.00% | #200 |
| 2006 | $454,000,000 | -4.10% | $472 | 0.00% | #201 |
| 2005 | $462,000,000 | 3.00% | $495 | 0.00% | #199 |
| 2004 | $441,000,000 | 0.40% | $477 | 0.00% | #198 |
| 2003 | $490,000,000 | -2.20% | $539 | 0.00% | #195 |
| 2002 | $470,000,000 | -6.70% | $553 | 0.00% | #194 |
| 2001 | $477,000,000 | 16.30% | $615 | 0.00% | #188 |
| 2000 | $367,000,000 | 0.00% | $514 | 0.00% | #190 |
Timor-Leste GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,315,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,601 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2028 | $2,466,000,000 | 3.60% | $1,682 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2029 | $2,621,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,762 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2030 | $2,783,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,845 | 0.00% | #169 |
| 2031 | $2,953,000,000 | 3.20% | $1,929 | 0.00% | #169 |
Timor-Leste Economy Overview
Timor-Leste's economy has been strongly shaped by offshore petroleum revenues accumulated in its sovereign Petroleum Fund. Government expenditure financed by these resources supports construction, public administration, infrastructure, education, and other domestic services. Agriculture remains central to employment, with coffee serving as the leading non-oil merchandise export alongside subsistence crops and livestock. Tourism and fisheries remain comparatively small but possess development potential. Building a larger private sector and productive non-petroleum industries is particularly important as existing offshore energy resources mature.
Timor-Leste GDP Outlook
Timor-Lesteโs future depends on reducing reliance on petroleum income and building a broader private economy. Agriculture, tourism, fisheries, infrastructure, and small manufacturing could provide alternative sources of jobs and exports. Effective use of sovereign wealth resources will be critical for long-term stability. Declining petroleum revenues, unemployment, limited human capital, import dependence, and weak private-sector development remain major challenges.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 2000โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $2,170,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Timor-Leste's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.10%.
GDP per capita in Timor-Leste is approximately $1,520 in 2026.
Timor-Leste ranks #193 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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