Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor
East Timor: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
East Timor recorded 3.19 % change on previous year for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor peaked at 8.66 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -25.64 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places East Timor 31st out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1975 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1976 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1977 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1981 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1982 | -0.5851 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 1983 | -0.4293 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1984 | -0.2089 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0828 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 1986 | 0.3536 % change on previous year | +327.0% |
| 1987 | 0.6115 % change on previous year | +73.0% |
| 1988 | 0.8829 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 1989 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 1990 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 1991 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 1992 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1993 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2000 | -25.64 % change on previous year | -1096.5% |
| 2001 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 2002 | 8.66 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 0.9654 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2005 | 0.6754 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +182.2% |
| 2007 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2012 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2013 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.26 % change on previous year | 1.72 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.54 % change on previous year | -0.5851 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.86 % change on previous year | 2.02 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.626 % change on previous year | -25.64 % change on previous year | 8.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 1.38 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 3.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 28 Namibia 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Sierra Leone 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Guinea-Bissau 3.19 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Gambia 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Guatemala 3.12 % change on previous year compare
- 34 South Sudan 3.11 % change on previous year compare
More population data for East Timor
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2427 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2427 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5654 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 0.2533 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in East Timor was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 8.66 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.64 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does East Timor rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- East Timor ranks 31st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), 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 Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.