Timor-Leste
ADB raised Timor-Leste's 2026 growth forecast to 4.0%; bank credit stood at USD 768 m in June 2026, with individuals taking 43.9% and a lending rate of 10.23%.
- Last updated
- 11 Nov 2026
- Latest data as of
- 23 Sep 2026
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Key indicators and definitions
Compilers differ; compare like with like.| Indicator | Value | Definition and scope | Basis date | Source | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADB GDP growth forecast, 2026 | 4.0%raised from 3.8% in the July outlook | ADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growthTimor-Leste | 23 Sep 2026 | ADB: Asian Development Outlook September 2026 - Developing Southeast Asia | Definition and sourceADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growth Scope: Timor-Leste Source: ADB: Asian Development Outlook September 2026 - Developing Southeast Asia |
| Total bank credit | USD 768 m | Total credit extended by the banking system (BCTL, as reported by TATOLI)Timor-Leste banking system | 30 Jun 2026 | TATOLI: Setór agrikultura hetan de'it 1,5% husi totál kréditu millaun $768 (2026-09-10), reporting a BCTL presentation | Definition and sourceTotal credit extended by the banking system (BCTL, as reported by TATOLI) Scope: Timor-Leste banking system |
| Bank lending rate (BCTL) | 10.23% | Lending interest rate published among BCTL key statisticsTimor-Leste | 30 Jun 2026 | BCTL: Banco Central de Timor-Leste (key statistics) | Definition and sourceLending interest rate published among BCTL key statistics Scope: Timor-Leste |
| Money supply (BCTL) | USD 1,279.6 m | Money supply published among BCTL key statisticsTimor-Leste | 30 Jun 2026 | BCTL: Banco Central de Timor-Leste (key statistics) | Definition and sourceMoney supply published among BCTL key statistics Scope: Timor-Leste |
14 articles on Timor-Leste
Macro, credit, regulation, competition, digital infrastructure and T&S View.
Browse all articles- Macro & households · 11 Nov 2026Timor-Leste's 2027 budget plans a Petroleum Fund withdrawal of USD 1,350.4 m, well above sustainable income
- Competition & capital · 3 Nov 2026Timor-Leste cabinet approves USD 30 m capital for its new national development bank
- Digital infrastructure · 31 Oct 2026Timor-Leste cabinet approves draft decree requiring businesses to accept electronic payments
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