Average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor
East Timor: Average hourly earnings of employees was 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices
World rank
38th
of 64 countries
All-time high
7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2016
All-time low
2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2010
Years of data
5
2007–2021
Average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor, 2007–2021
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor is 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 164.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor peaked at 7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2010.
That places East Timor 38th out of 64 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2010 | 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 4.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | +114.3% |
| 2016 | 7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | +58.0% |
| 2021 | 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices | -22.0% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.52 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.01 international-$ in 2021 prices, 96% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.74 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 35 Colombia 6.53 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 36 Vietnam 6.26 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 37 Peru 5.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 39 El Salvador 5.58 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 40 Namibia 5.54 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 41 Jordan 5.54 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More reference data data for East Timor
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 112.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 75.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 41.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 249.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9426 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in East Timor was 5.75 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 7.38 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2016.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2010.
- How does East Timor rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- East Timor ranks 38th out of 64 countries with data for 2021.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this East Timor data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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