What is the Population of Timor-Leste?

The flag of Timor-Leste has a red field with two isosceles triangles which share a common base on the hoist end. The smaller black triangle, which bears a five-pointed white star at its center and spans one-third the width of the field, is superimposed on the larger yellow triangle that extends to the center of the field.
Population of Timor-Leste 1,391,221

Timor-Leste has a population of approximately 1,391,221 people, making it the 153rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 14,874 km², the population density is roughly 94 people per km².

Population1,391,221
Population rank153rd of 196
Share of world population0.02%
Area14,874 km²
Population density94 / km²
DemonymEast Timorese

Population of Timor-Leste — FAQ

What is the population of Timor-Leste?

The population of Timor-Leste is approximately 1,391,221 (1.4 million).

How does Timor-Leste rank by population?

Timor-Leste is the 153rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste has a population density of roughly 94 people per km².

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