Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.7 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste is -1.7 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 245.4% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste peaked at 591.2 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -431.46 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Timor-Leste 144th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.03 % change on previous year | 3.71 % change on previous year | 27.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.01 % change on previous year | 0.9473 % change on previous year | 3.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -25.71 % change on previous year | -431.46 % change on previous year | 197.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 68.41 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 591.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9718 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 4.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.6817 % change on previous year | -3.6 % change on previous year | 10.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.86 % change on previous year | -4.59 % change on previous year | -3.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.45 % change on previous year | -6.73 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Timor-Leste
- 141 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Kuwait -1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Bhutan -1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Equatorial Guinea -1.73 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Gabon -1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Honduras -1.77 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Timor-Leste
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3779 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.238 (2100)
- Population density 132.68 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 97,537 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.238 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 0 (2015)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0 units per person (2015)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Timor-Leste was -1.7 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 591.2 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was -431.46 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Timor-Leste ranks 144th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.