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Economy of East Timor vs Ukraine compared: GDP & Debt

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East Timor has a GDP of $1.87B compared to $191B for Ukraine, ranking 181/197 and 57/197 by economy size, respectively.

East Timor has $249M in government debt (13.3% of GDP), compared to $171B (89.7% of GDP) in Ukraine.

East Timor vs Ukraine GDP by year

East Timor
Ukraine
1x
Year GDP, current $
East Timor Ukraine
2024 $1,865,608,515 $190,741,262,415
2023 $2,079,767,170 $181,221,517,869
2022 $3,208,599,889 $161,989,520,721
2021 $3,625,024,341 $199,765,859,571
2020 $2,162,619,241 $156,617,722,013
2019 $2,032,550,389 $153,883,047,510
2018 $1,555,988,614 $130,891,088,294
2017 $1,584,878,440 $112,090,505,082
2016 $1,640,464,612 $93,355,869,404
2015 $1,590,282,371 $91,030,967,789
2014 $1,447,535,183 $133,503,871,862
2013 $1,395,727,421 $190,498,811,460
2012 $1,160,555,040 $182,591,753,828
2011 $1,042,534,598 $169,333,835,202
2010 $881,909,347 $141,209,170,427
2009 $726,937,836 $121,552,153,444
2008 $648,523,571 $188,110,390,660
2007 $542,795,447 $148,733,861,386
2006 $453,792,415 $111,884,752,475
2005 $462,267,954 $89,238,865,119
2004 $440,771,962 $67,220,154,164
2003 $490,439,116 $52,010,355,753
2002 $469,455,491 $43,956,163,612
2001 $477,359,253 $39,309,580,983
2000 $366,924,277 $32,375,083,935
1999 $225,357,600 $31,580,639,554
1998 $325,729,800 $41,882,523,345
1997 $319,972,700 $50,151,531,592
1996 $306,956,900 $44,558,831,005
1995 $262,819,900 $48,213,856,469
1994 $239,040,500 $52,549,580,265
1993 $216,914,400 $65,648,559,903
1992 $187,891,500 $73,945,908,384
1991 $147,713,000 $77,350,733,982
1990 $128,210,142 $81,393,558,423
1989 - $82,709,161,099
1988 - $74,703,517,903
1987 - $64,087,694,038

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in East Timor vs Ukraine by year

East Timor
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ukraine
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
East Timor Ukraine
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $1,332 $4,423 $5,038 $18,550
2023 $1,502 $4,807 $4,803 $17,665
2022 $2,343 $5,730 $3,946 $14,770
2021 $2,685 $6,825 $4,510 $17,846
2020 $1,631 $6,132 $3,505 $15,541
2019 $1,562 $4,557 $3,423 $14,217
2018 $1,219 $3,561 $2,895 $12,555
2017 $1,266 $3,463 $2,467 $11,536
2016 $1,336 $3,391 $2,047 $10,865
2015 $1,320 $3,108 $1,988 $9,922
2014 $1,225 $2,860 $2,904 $10,494
2013 $1,205 $2,566 $4,130 $10,904
2012 $1,023 $2,386 $3,951 $9,552
2011 $939 $2,066 $3,657 $9,127
2010 $813 $1,955 $3,040 $8,453
2009 $687 $1,810 $2,607 $7,995
2008 $628 $1,675 $4,018 $9,324
2007 $540 $1,516 $3,160 $8,900
2006 $465 $1,377 $2,366 $7,971
2005 $487 $1,435 $1,875 $7,142
2004 $474 $1,379 $1,401 $6,663
2003 $535 $1,355 $1,076 $5,764
2002 $534 $1,417 $903 $5,123
2001 $588 $1,619 $800 $4,747
2000 $492 $1,483 $653 $4,228
1999 $270 $819 $632 $3,871
1998 $346 $1,108 $831 $3,794
1997 $349 $1,149 $987 $3,794
1996 $344 $1,116 $870 $3,812
1995 $303 $1,043 $933 $4,124
1994 $283.1 $985 $1,009 $4,565
1993 $264.1 $925 $1,254 $5,766
1992 $235.1 $843 $1,413 $6,568
1991 $189.8 $766 $1,483 $7,148
1990 $168.6 $685 $1,564 $7,591
1989 - - $1,593 -
1988 - - $1,444 -
1987 - - $1,244 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1987–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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East Timor's GDP per capita is $1,332, ranking 167/197, compared to $5,038 in Ukraine, ranking 120/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), East Timor ranks 163rd at $4,423, while Ukraine ranks 101st at $18,550.

Economic indicators

East Timor Ukraine
Gross domestic product
$1.87B
2024
$191B
2024
GDP rank
181/197
2024
57/197
2024
GDP growth
-9.1%
2023-2024
2.91%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$1,332
2024
$5,038
2024
GDP per capita rank
167/197
2024
120/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$4,423
2024
$18,550
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
163/197
2024
101/197
2024
Government debt
$249M
2024
$171B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
13.3%
2024
89.7%
2024
Government debt per person
$177.5
2024
$4,520
2024
Government debt per person rank
182/185
2024
86/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,440
2026
$5,370
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$4.42B
2018
Number of billionaires n/a
7
2025
Income share by richest 10%
24%
2014
21.7%
2020
Income share by poorest 10%
4%
2014
4.3%
2020
Government expenditure, % of GDP
90.8%
2024
71.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.1%
2023-2024
6.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
15.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
1.54%
2022
9.83%
2021
Population
1441764
40125599

Spending and national debt comparison by year

East Timor
Spending

Debt
Ukraine
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
East Timor Ukraine
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 90.8% 13.3% 71.3% 89.7%
2023 78.6% 12.4% 73.4% 81.2%
2022 59.9% 7.9% 65.4% 77.7%
2021 45.7% 6.53% 40.5% 48.9%
2020 61.7% 10.1% 45.6% 60.5%
2019 68.8% 9.51% 41.5% 50.5%
2018 85.5% 9.31% 41.9% 60.4%
2017 87.3% 6.71% 41.7% 71.6%
2016 112.2% 4.71% 40.8% 79.5%
2015 98.1% 2.95% 43% 79.3%
2014 111% 1.52% 44.8% 70.3%
2013 96.1% 0.46% 48.1% 40.5%
2012 129.3% 0.002% 49% 37.5%
2011 133.3% 0% 45.7% 36.9%
2010 121.3% 0% 49.2% 40.6%
2009 121.8% 0% 48.6% 35.4%
2008 122.4% 0% 47.1% 20.4%
2007 75.8% 0% 43.7% 12.3%
2006 59.8% 0% 44.6% 14.8%
2005 58.3% 0% 44.2% 17.7%
2004 74.2% 0% 41.6% 24.8%
2003 80.1% 0% 38.9% 29.4%
2002 93.5% 0% 37.9% 33.6%
2001 95.7% 0% 36.7% 36.7%
2000 - - 35.5% 43.8%
1999 - - 25.8% 59%
1998 - - 37.1% 46.5%
1997 - - 40.8% 28.9%
1996 - - 36.9% 24.4%
1995 - - 41.3% 30.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, East Timor's government spending was $1.69B, accounting for 90.8% of its GDP, while Ukraine spent $136B, or 71.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 13.3% in East Timor and 89.7% in Ukraine, ranking 178/185 and 33/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
East Timor

Ukraine
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
East Timor Ukraine
2024 -43.5% -17.2%
2023 -34.7% -19.3%
2022 -29.5% -15.6%
2021 -20.1% -3.97%
2020 -18.9% -5.92%
2019 -25.4% -2.08%
2018 -26.9% -2.12%
2017 -33.8% -2.36%
2016 -55.7% -2.46%
2015 -33.2% -1.16%
2014 -37.5% -4.46%
2013 -14.4% -4.78%
2012 -38.7% -4.31%
2011 -25.4% -2.76%
2010 -19.8% -5.77%
2009 -17.2% -6.27%
2008 -18.6% -3.14%
2007 -29.9% -1.97%
2006 41% -1.36%
2005 -10.5% -2.28%
2004 -7.48% -4.41%
2003 -8.24% -0.89%
2002 -7.64% -1.84%
2001 3.24% -3.03%
2000 - -3.19%
1999 - 4.95%
1998 - -2.69%
1997 - -5.37%
1996 - -3.09%
1995 - -4.72%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, East Timor's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $812M, equivalent to 43.5% of GDP. This compares to Ukraine's deficit of $32.8B, or 17.2% of GDP.

Over the past 24 years, East Timor recorded a fiscal deficit in 22 of those years, while Ukraine ran a deficit in 24 years. On average, East Timor posted an annual deficit equal to 21.4% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.98% of GDP for Ukraine.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
East Timor

Ukraine
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
East Timor Ukraine
2024 2.1% 6.5%
2023 8.4% 12.9%
2022 7% 20.2%
2021 3.8% 9.4%
2020 0.5% 2.7%
2019 0.9% 7.9%
2018 2.3% 10.9%
2017 0.5% 14.4%
2016 -1.5% 13.9%
2015 0.6% 48.7%
2014 0.8% 12.1%
2013 9.5% -0.3%
2012 10.9% 0.6%
2011 13.2% 8%
2010 5.2% 9.4%
2009 -0.2% 15.9%
2008 7.4% 25.2%
2007 8.6% 12.8%
2006 5.2% 9.1%
2005 1.6% 13.5%
2004 2.2% 9%
2003 8% 5.2%
2002 4.1% 0.8%
2001 3.6% 12%
2000 - 28.2%
1999 - 22.7%
1998 - 10.6%
1997 - 15.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 24 years, East Timor has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 4.36%, compared with 11.7% in Ukraine. In 2024, inflation was 2.1% in East Timor and 6.5% in Ukraine.

Top exports between countries

East Timor
Export category Export value
Ukraine
Export category Export value
Textiles & consumer goods $25K

Balance of trade

East Timor Ukraine
Current account balance
-$587M
2024
-$15.1B
2024
Current account balance ranking
108/190
2024
179/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-31.5%
2024
-7.94%
2024
Goods imports
$839M
2024
$72.3B
2024
Goods exports
$196M
2024
$39.3B
2024
Service imports
$432M
2024
$22.9B
2024
Service exports
$82.1M
2024
$17.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
84.9%
2024
48.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
10.6%
2024
29.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

East Timor Ukraine
Economic freedom 47.9 54.1
Economic freedom ranking 173/197 135/197
Property rights 43.5 21.6
Government integrity 43.9 35
Judicial effectiveness 34.5 28.2
Tax burden 97.1 83.7
Government spending 0 0
Fiscal health 19.6 3.9
Business freedom 62.7 57.4
Labor freedom 56.5 46.9
Monetary freedom 72.2 65.7
Trade freedom 79.8 73
Investment freedom 45 35
Financial freedom 20 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

East Timor
Ukraine
1x
Year Economic freedom index
East Timor Ukraine
2026 47.9 -
2025 47.9 -
2024 50.2 -
2023 47.2 -
2022 46.3 54.1
2021 44.7 56.2
2020 45.9 54.9
2019 44.2 52.3
2018 48.1 51.9
2017 46.3 48.1
2016 45.8 46.8
2015 45.5 46.9
2014 43.2 49.3
2013 43.7 46.3
2012 43.3 46.1
2011 42.8 45.8
2010 45.8 46.4
2009 50.5 48.8
2008 - 51
2007 - 51.5
2006 - 54.4
2005 - 55.8
2004 - 53.7
2003 - 51.1
2002 - 48.2
2001 - 48.5
2000 - 47.8
1999 - 43.7
1998 - 40.4
1997 - 43.5
1996 - 40.6
1995 - 39.9

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for East Timor is 47.9, ranking 173/197, compared to 54.1 for Ukraine, ranking 135/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

East Timor Ukraine
Services, % of GDP
71.6%
2024
60.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
11.8%
2024
19%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
20.2%
2024
7.11%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$2.31B
2024
$184B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$5,040
2024
$18,560
2024
Total reserves including gold
$737M
2024
$43.8B
2024
Total reserves ranking
147/177
2024
46/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$211M
2024
-$3.71B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$216M
2024
$4.02B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$4.5M
2024
$305M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
1.23%
2024
5.42%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
41.8%
2014
23.2%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
30.1%
2024
18.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)
  8. TradeMap (2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.