Timor-Leste—Total Labor Force
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #157 of 188
Latest Value
635,489
2025
YoY Change
+2.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#157
of 188 countries
Maximum
635,489
2025
Minimum
298,005
2000
CAGR
+3.1%
26 years
Last
635,489
Previous
620,365
Highest
635,489
Lowest
298,005
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 635,489 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 620,365 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 606,149 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 593,922 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 579,432 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 559,412 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 548,771 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 538,790 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 522,211 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 505,233 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 490,678 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 476,704 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 463,844 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 451,161 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 439,563 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 428,797 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 419,267 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 410,153 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 401,624 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 393,299 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 381,649 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 374,867 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 369,584 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 352,942 | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 323,297 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 298,005 |
Top Countries — Total Labor Force
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World | 3.73B | 2025 |
| 2 | China | 767.6M | 2025 |
| 3 | India | 617.6M | 2025 |
| 4 | United States | 174.8M | 2025 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 147.1M | 2025 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 116.6M | 2025 |
| 7 | Brazil | 108.3M | 2025 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 85.2M | 2025 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 74.7M | 2025 |
| 10 | Russian Federation | 72.4M | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total Labor Force — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: World BankView original source →