ASEAN Cooperative Expo 2026

Timor-Leste has 277 cooperatives with a total of 41,952 members, comprising 21,934 men and 20,018 women. The cooperative sector has a total capital of US$21,122,404.50, with total outstanding loans of US$11,571,147.35.

Around the world, approximately 3 million cooperatives contribute to sustainable economic growth and quality employment. The cooperative movement represents at least 12% of humanity. The world's top 300 cooperatives generate US$2.8 trillion in turnover, while cooperatives provide jobs or work opportunities to around 280 million people, equivalent to approximately 10% of the world's employed population.

The cooperative sector in ASEAN comprises approximately 347,599 active cooperatives, with a combined membership of around 66.6 million people. Cooperatives sustain approximately 11 million jobs and contribute an estimated 3%–5% of GDP, demonstrating their important role in strengthening community resilience and supporting economic development across ASEAN.