Quick Data on Timor-Leste
| Short Name | Timor-Leste |
| Capital | Dili |
| Long Name | Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste |
| Country Code | TT |
| Continent | Southeast Asia |
| Total Area | 14,874 sq km |
| Population | 1,383,723 |
| Language | Tetun Prasa |
| Nationality | Timorese |
Geography of Timor-Leste
As a country in East Asia/Southeast Asia, with coordinates at 8 50 S, 125 55 E, Timor-Leste neighbors Indonesia 253 km. The terrain in Timor-Leste is described as mountainous, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Timor-Leste: tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons.
| Surface Total | 14,874 sq km |
| Land Surface | 14,874 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 253 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Indonesia 253 km |
| Coastline | 706 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Foho Tatamailau 2,963 m |
Resources of Timor-Leste
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being gold, petroleum, natural gas, manganese, marble. The agricultural land occupies 25.10% of Timor-Leste, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 49.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 25.10% | 3,733 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 350 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 49.10% | 7,303 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 25.80% | 3,837 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Timor-Leste
The population of the country is estimated at 1,383,723 people, with the biggest urban area having 281,000 DILI (capital) (2018). Known as Timorese, the people from Timor-Leste come from diversified ethnic groups such as Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) (includes Tetun, Mambai, Tokodede, Galoli, Kemak, Baikeno), Melanesian-Papuan (includes Bunak, Fataluku, Bakasai), small Chinese minority. The official language is Tetun Prasa. Religions: Roman Catholic 97.6%, Protestant/Evangelical 2%, Muslim 0.2%, other 0.2% (2015 est.).
| Population | 1,383,723 |
| Nationality | Timorese |
| Official Language | Tetun Prasa |
| Other Languages | Tetun Prasa 30.6%, Mambai 16.6%, Makasai 10.5%, Tetun Terik 6.1%, Baikenu 5.9%, Kemak 5.8%, Bunak 5.5%, Tokodede 4%, Fataluku 3.5%, Waima’a 1.8%, Galoli 1.4%, Naueti 1.4%, Idate 1.2%, Midiki 1.2%, other 4.5% |
| Birth Rate | 32 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 5.7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 31.30% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.75 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is a semi-presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on the Portuguese model; note – penal and civil law codes to replace the Indonesian codes were passed by Parliament and promulgated in 2009 and 2011, respectively.
| Governing Type | semi-presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Timor-Leste |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 17 years of age; universal |
Economy of Timor-Leste
From a population total of 1,383,723, the labor force is 286,700 (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: coffee, rice, corn, cassava (manioc, tapioca), sweet potatoes, soybeans, cabbage, mangoes, bananas, vanilla. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: printing, soap manufacturing, handicrafts, woven cloth. Its exports cover oil, coffee, sandalwood, marble. The main import products are: food, gasoline, kerosene, machinery.
| Exports | $16.7 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $681.2 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $6,000 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 0 kWh NA (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 63.4% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 318,373 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 25.20% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Timor-Leste, statistics sectio
