Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Timor-Leste - Statistics & Facts
Timor-Leste is the eastern part of Timor Island in the Indonesian Archipelago. A former Portuguese colony, it achieved independence in 2002 after an extended war with neighboring Indonesia. A recent economic collapse has led to a contraction in real gross domestic product (GDP). As a result of this political and economic instability in the past decades, the population is beset with developmental hurdles.
