Timor-Leste is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 1.4 million people (UN estimate), the 151st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 2002Population: 151st
Timor-Leste東ティモール
Region
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population
about 1.4 million (151st)
Area
14,954 km² (152nd)
UN member since
September 27, 2002
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Timor-Leste in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.4 million, the 151st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/87 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 14,954 km², the 152nd largest of the 193. That is about 1/25 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 95.
Joining the United Nations
Timor-Leste joined the United Nations on September 27, 2002.
That was 46 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Timor-Leste’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Timor-Leste on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Timor-Leste, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 11 UN member states in South-Eastern Asia. The one with the most people is Indonesia.