Timor-Leste Live GDP
$1,330,018,088
GDP Added Today
$4,237,266
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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.10%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.40%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,520
vs 2025
โฒ +$56
Global Rank (Nominal)
#193
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
2000โ2026
27 years
Timor-Leste GDP Growth (2000โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
2000โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$3.63B
Lowest GDP
$367.00M
Average Growth
3.13%
2000โ2026
Best Growth
16.30%
Weakest Growth
-8.50%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Timor-Leste
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Timor-Leste's GDP in 2026 is $2.17B.
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It ranks #193 among 218 countries.
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Timor-Leste contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,520 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.10% in 2026.
Historical Data
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.