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Timor-Leste economy
Timor-Leste’s economy grew 7.0% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 0.4% in 2025, and 1.6% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 7.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $1.9 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $1,341 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $4,423 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −36.9% | 2025 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | 1.6% | 2022 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 44.0% | 2014 |
| Population | 1.4 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.