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In 2026, Timor-Leste's population is projected at 1,436,923. That is a 3-fold increase on the 414,762 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.31% a year, adding about 18.9K people a year. Population density sits at 97 people/km². Half the population is younger than 22.1 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 31.2 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 102 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 1,972,924, up 37% from 2026.
Total population
1,436,923
Density
97 people/km²
Median age
22.1 years
Growth rate
+1.31%
Timor-Leste's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 22 in 2026 to 31 by 2050. UN projections show continued growth to 2M by 2100.