TLS · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Total Population
1.40 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
67.9 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,400,638 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.17 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 93.1 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 21.77 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.22 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 2.63 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 67.9 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 34.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 69.4 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 28.7 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Tetun Prasa
Official
30.6%
Mambai
Official
16.6%
Makasai
Official
10.5%
Tetun Terik
Official
6.1%
Baikenu
Official
5.9%
Kemak
Official
5.8%
Bunak
Official
5.5%
Other
Official
4.5%
Tokodede
Official
4.0%
Fataluku
Official
3.5%
Waima'a
Official
1.8%
Galoli
Official
1.4%
Naueti
Official
1.4%
Idate
Official
1.2%
Midiki
Official
1.2%
Religions
Catholic
Major
90.7%
Other
7.1%
Protestant Evangelical
1.9%
Less Than
1.0%