Bank Deposits Statistics in Timor-Leste (2026)
Timor-Leste recorded outstanding bank deposits of 83.9% of GDP in 2023, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 53.5% of GDP in 2022 to 83.9% of GDP in 2023 (+30.4 percentage points). Timor-Leste ranks #15 of 25 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #44 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 83.9% of GDP (2023)
- Bank Deposits in Timor-Leste as of 2023, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2022
- +30.4 pp (2023)
- Up from 53.5% of GDP in 2022 to 83.9% of GDP in 2023 (+30.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 18.9% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 18.9% of GDP in 2004 to 83.9% of GDP in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 83.9% of GDP (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Timor-Leste.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #15 of 25 (2023)
- Timor-Leste ranks 15 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #44 of 172 (2023)
- Timor-Leste ranks 44 of 172 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 117.2% of GDP (2023)
- Timor-Leste (83.9% of GDP) is below the average of 117.2% of GDP across the 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Internet use in Timor-Leste (2021)
- 35% (2021)
- 35% of the population in Timor-Leste used the internet in 2021 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.4 million (2024)
- Timor-Leste had a population of 1.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.9% | +30.4 pp |
| 2022 | 53.5% | +13.7 pp |
| 2021 | 39.9% | −11.3 pp |
| 2020 | 51.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2019 | 51.1% | −14.0 pp |
| 2018 | 65% | +2.6 pp |
| 2017 | 62.4% | +6.6 pp |
| 2016 | 55.9% | +10.3 pp |
| 2015 | 45.6% | +5.3 pp |
| 2014 | 40.3% | +4.0 pp |
| 2013 | 36.3% | +0.6 pp |
| 2012 | 35.7% | +4.8 pp |
| 2011 | 30.9% | −2.7 pp |
| 2010 | 33.6% | −5.8 pp |
| 2009 | 39.3% | +5.2 pp |
| 2008 | 34.2% | +3.2 pp |
| 2007 | 31% | +3.7 pp |
| 2006 | 27.3% | +6.2 pp |
| 2005 | 21.1% | +2.2 pp |
| 2004 | 18.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Timor-Leste?
Outstanding bank deposits in Timor-Leste stood at 83.9% of GDP in 2023, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has bank deposits in Timor-Leste changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 18.9% of GDP in 2004 to 83.9% of GDP in 2023.
How does Timor-Leste compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Timor-Leste ranks 15 of 25 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 83.9% of GDP versus a regional average of 117.2% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Timor-Leste rank globally on bank deposits?
Timor-Leste ranks 44 of 172 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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