GDP per Capita: Timor-Leste

Analysis# Timor-Leste GDP per Capita Timor-Leste's GDP per capita reached $1,546.91 in 2026, representing a 201% increase since 2000 when the metric stood at $513.55. The nation has climbed substantially from its all-time low of $471.54 in 2006, though current levels remain well below the peak of $2,708.11 achieved in 2021. This long-term growth trajectory reflects the country's economic development over the past quarter-century. The most striking feature is a sharp spike in 2021 followed by sustained decline through 2023. GDP per capita fell nearly 44% from the 2021 peak to $1,510.64 by 2023, likely driven by oil price volatility and fiscal pressures. Recent data suggests stabilization, with modest gains from 2023 through 2026. The current level indicates recovery but signals ongoing vulnerability to external shocks rather than sustained upward momentum.