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Timor-Leste Population and religion percentage
East Timor or Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is an island country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island surrounded by Indonesian West Timor.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of Timor-Leste in 2026 is 1,418,535 (14 Lakh)
| Timor-Leste | 2026 Estimate |
| Total Population | 1,418,535 |
| Land Area | 14,919 sq. km (5,760 sq. mi) |
| Pop. Density | 95 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Dili |
| Fertility Rate* | 2.56 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 36.3 |
| Median Age | 21.7 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 68 years |
| Urban Population | 36% |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Timor-Leste
Christianity is the majority religion in East Timor and 99% practice Christianity. As per the census report, 98% of the population is Catholic; 1.2% Protestant; 0.3% Muslim; 0.08% Traditional; 0.05% Buddhist; 0.02% Hindu, and 0.08% other religions.
Religion percentage in East Timor
| Religion | Percent |
| Catholicism | 98.00% |
| Protestantism | 1.20% |
| Islam | 0.30% |
| Others | 0.50% |
Source: Census reports
Top Cities in Timor-Leste by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Dili | 150,000 |
| 2 | Maliana | 22,000 |
| 3 | Suai | 21,539 |
| 4 | Likisá | 19,000 |
| 5 | Aileu wikipedia article, Aileu | 17,356 |
| 6 | Lospalos | 17,186 |
| 7 | Maubara | 16,300 |
| 8 | Baucau | 16,000 |
| 9 | Venilale | 16,000 |
| 10 | Ainaro | 12,000 |
| 11 | Gleno | 8,133 |
| 12 | Same | 7,500 |
