TL

Democratic Republic of East Timor

East Timor

East Timor is a country in Asia that is home to 1,369,000 people. It is also home to 20 living indigenous languages. One of these, Tetun Dili, is an official language of the country. East Timor was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 2 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, Portuguese, is also an official language of the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

    Clickable world globe showing country outlines
  • Demographics

    1,369,000

    people

    20

    living languages

    68%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 13
    3. 6
    4. 1

East Timor has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.