Population of Timor Leste

As of August 2026, the population of Timor Leste is 1.4 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 19 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.30%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 19 years in 2016 to 22.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 68.3 years and population density is 96.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Timor Leste peaked in 2001, reaching around 8.93% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.31% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 72.48 thousand in 2001 to nearly 18.88 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Timor Leste, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 61.9 years in 2006 to 68.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Timor Leste

The cities of Timor Leste are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 229.9 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Dili, Dili Municipality, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 150 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Maliana, Bobonaro with 22 thousand and Suai, Cova Lima with 21.5 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Timor Leste: