Timor-Leste GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Timor-Leste is $2.17 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.1%. GDP per capita is $1,520.

Timor-Leste GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Timor-Leste has grown from $0.37 billion in 2000 to $2.17 billion in 2026.

Timor-Leste GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Timor-Leste. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

3.25%

Best Year

2001 (+16.3%)

Worst Year

2020 (-8.5%)

Years of Contraction

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GDP per capita in Timor-Leste rose from $1,464 in 2025 to $1,520 in 2026, an increase of 3.8%.

"Timor-Leste GDP", "Timor-Leste gross domestic product", and "Timor-Leste economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Timor-Leste

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Timor-Leste for every year IMF has published data, from 2000 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Timor-Leste nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$2,170,000,000	4.1%	$1,520	1.21%
2025	$2,064,000,000	4.5%	$1,464	1.29%
2024	$1,866,000,000	4.3%	$1,341	1.09%
2023	$2,080,000,000	2.4%	$1,511	1.1%
2022	$3,209,000,000	4%	$2,356	1.72%
2021	$3,625,000,000	3%	$2,708	1.9%
2020	$2,163,000,000	-8.5%	$1,646	2.02%
2019	$2,033,000,000	2.7%	$1,578	1.9%
2018	$1,556,000,000	-0.5%	$1,231	1.94%
2017	$1,585,000,000	-3.2%	$1,278	1.89%
2016	$1,640,000,000	3%	$1,348	2.01%
2015	$1,590,000,000	2.5%	$1,333	1.97%
2014	$1,448,000,000	4.5%	$1,237	2.01%
2013	$1,396,000,000	3.1%	$1,217	2.14%
2012	$1,160,000,000	4.9%	$1,034	2.28%
2011	$1,042,000,000	6%	$950	2.43%
2010	$882,000,000	9.3%	$823	2.49%
2009	$727,000,000	10.1%	$695	2.65%
2008	$648,000,000	11.4%	$636	2.83%
2007	$543,000,000	10.3%	$548	3.01%
2006	$454,000,000	-4.1%	$472	3%
2005	$462,000,000	3%	$495	1.08%
2004	$441,000,000	0.4%	$477	1.54%
2003	$490,000,000	-2.2%	$539	7.31%
2002	$470,000,000	-6.7%	$553	9.28%
2001	$477,000,000	16.3%	$615	8.68%
2000	$367,000,000	—	$514	-25.24%

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Timor-Leste GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Timor-Leste through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Timor-Leste nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$2,953,000,000	3.2%	$1,929	1.46%
2030	$2,783,000,000	3.3%	$1,845	1.48%
2029	$2,621,000,000	3.4%	$1,762	1.43%
2028	$2,466,000,000	3.6%	$1,682	1.38%
2027	$2,315,000,000	3.8%	$1,601	1.33%

Compare Timor-Leste to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Timor-Leste ranks #193 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Timor-Leste?

The nominal GDP of Timor-Leste in 2026 is $2.17 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Timor-Leste 193th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Timor-Leste?

The GDP growth rate of Timor-Leste in 2026 is 4.1%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Timor-Leste?

GDP per capita in Timor-Leste in 2026 is $1,520, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Timor-Leste expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Timor-Leste to reach $2.95 billion by 2031, up from $2.17 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.