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Timor-Leste Economy

Timor-Leste's economy in numbers:

Nominal GDP of USD 2.1 billion in 2023.

Nominal GDP of USD 3.2 billion in 2022.

GDP per capita of USD 2,406 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.

GDP per capita of USD 1,540 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.

Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.

Average real GDP growth of 5% over the last decade.

Share of the region's population
Share of the region's GDP

GDP by economic sector
GDP by type of expenditure

Economic growth:

The economy recorded average annual growth of 5.0% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Timor-Leste, go to our dedicated page.

Fiscal policy:

Timor-Leste's fiscal deficit averaged 29.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.

Inflation:

Inflation averaged 3.4% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Timor-Leste inflation page for extra insight.

Exchange Rate:

From end-2012 to end-2022 the US dollar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the US dollar, click here.
Projections out to 2034.

29 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.

Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 2 expert analysts.

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Timor-Leste Datos económicos

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