Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste is 2.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste peaked at 9.19 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -14.1 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Timor-Leste 54th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 1999 | -9.53 % change on previous year | -411.3% |
| 2000 | -14.1 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 2001 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 2002 | 9.19 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2004 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2005 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 2006 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +62.0% |
| 2007 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2008 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2017 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 2018 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2020 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +77.3% |
| 2022 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2024 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 2025 | 2.37 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -9.53 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -14.1 % change on previous year | 9.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.74 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 3.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.75 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Timor-Leste
- 51 Bahrain 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Saudi Arabia 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Namibia 2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Vanuatu 2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Sierra Leone 2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Sao Tome and Principe 2.31 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Timor-Leste
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 667.78 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 321 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 67.53 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.18 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 66.34 (2027)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 72.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Timor-Leste was 2.37 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 9.19 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.1 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Timor-Leste ranks 54th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.