In 2024, the total population of Taiwan increased to approximately 23.4 million people. The significant drop in 2021 and 2022 was mainly due to people leaving the island during the coronavirus pandemic, while the natural growth rate was also slightly negative. The return of many people in 2023 led to a growth in population. According to national statistics and projections, population numbers entered a general declining path in 2020. Taiwan's demographic development Taiwan experienced rapid population growth in the 1950s and 60s, but alongside with economic development, growth rates decreased significantly. Falling birth figures have also been attributed to Taiwan’s family planning policy, which was aimed at keeping population growth at check. This led to a situation on the island where overall population density was very high and still growing, while the total fertility rate dropped quickly and eventually reached extremely low levels compared internationally. In the 21st century, the challenges of a quickly aging society became more and more apparent and the government initiated family friendly and birth promoting policies. However, fertility still kept on decreasing and reached a historical low in 2010 at 0.9 births per woman on average, and only in recent years has the number of births increased slightly. Implications of an aging society Today's Taiwan, like many East Asian societies, faces the challenges of a rapidly aging population. While the share of the population aged 65 and older accounted to around 18 percent in 2023, it is projected to reach 43 percent in 2060. The old-age dependency ratio, which denotes the relation of people of 65 years and above to the working-age population, is expected to reach around 87 percent in those years. This puts heavy pressure on the working people and the economy as a whole. However, compared to mainland China, which is in a very much comparable demographic situation, Taiwan enjoys the advantage of a relatively wealthy society, which helps to curb the negative economic effects of an aging population.

In 2024, the share of the population in Taiwan aged 65 and older accounted for approximately 19.2 percent of the total population. While the share of old people on the island increased gradually over recent years, the percentage of the working-age population and the children have both declined. Taiwan’s aging population With one of the lowest fertility rates in the world and a steadily growing life expectancy, the average age of Taiwan’s population is increasing quickly, and the share of people aged 65 and above is expected to reach around 38.4 percent of the total population in 2050. This development is also reflected in Taiwan’s population pyramid, which shows that the size of the youngest age group is only half of the size of age groups between 40 and 60 years. The rapid aging of the populations puts a heavy burden on the social insurance system. Old-age dependency is expected to reach more than 70 percent by 2050, meaning that by then three people of working age will have to support two elders, compared to only one elder supported by four working people today. Aging societies in East Asia Today, many countries in East Asia have very low fertility rates and face the challenges of aging societies. This is especially true among those countries that experienced high economic growth in the past, which often resulted in quickly receding birth rates. Japan was one of the first East Asian countries witnessing this demographic change, as is reflected in its high median age. South Korea had the lowest fertility rate of all Asian countries in recent years, and with China, one of the largest populations on earth joined the ranks of quickly aging societies.

The total population in Taiwan was estimated at 23.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Taiwan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Taiwan population

• The Taiwan population reached 23.4 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 23.4 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.6 million people in Dec 2019 and a record low of 8.0 million people in Dec 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan provides year-end Population. Population prior to 1957 is a Mid-year estimate sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Further information about Taiwan population data

• In the latest reports, Taiwan Unemployment Rate increased to 3.4 % in Nov 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Taiwan population was 1,715.7 USD in Nov 2024
• Taiwan Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 59.3 % in Nov 2024

According to a projected five-year age distribution of the population of Taiwan as of end of 2024, the largest age cohort was that between 40 and 44 years of age, amounting to around *** million people. The total population of Taiwan ranged at approximately **** million people at the end of 2024. A breakdown of the population by broad age groups reveals that around ** percent of the total population was in working age between 15 and 64 years in 2024.

The total population of Taiwan stood at 23.4 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 5.53 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is expected to drop by 120,000 people between 2024 and 2030, showing a continuous downward movement throughout the period.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population: Taiwan Area: Miaoli County data was reported at 530.339 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 534.366 Person th for 2000. Population: Taiwan Area: Miaoli County data is updated yearly, averaging 530.339 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 534.366 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 526.181 Person th in 1990. Population: Taiwan Area: Miaoli County data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G002: Population: Population and Housing Census.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Taiwan including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Population: Taiwan Area: Taitung County data was reported at 201.039 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 204.919 Person th for 2000. Population: Taiwan Area: Taitung County data is updated yearly, averaging 204.919 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 249.088 Person th in 1990 and a record low of 201.039 Person th in 2010. Population: Taiwan Area: Taitung County data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G002: Population: Population and Housing Census.

Population: Taiwan Area: Hsinchu City data was reported at 476.273 Person th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 395.746 Person th for 2000. Population: Taiwan Area: Hsinchu City data is updated yearly, averaging 395.746 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 476.273 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 342.015 Person th in 1990. Population: Taiwan Area: Hsinchu City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G002: Population: Population and Housing Census.

The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Taiwan: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).

Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data was reported at -0.940 % in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.910 % for 2049. Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.100 % from Jun 1990 (Median) to 2050, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.140 % in 1990 and a record low of -0.940 % in 2050. Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

At the end of 2024, around ************ people were living in New Taipei City, the municipality surrounding Taiwan's capital Taipei City. The total population of Taiwan amounted to approximately **** million people.

The population of the world, allocated to 1 arcsecond blocks. This refines CIESIN’s Gridded Population of the World project, using machine learning models on high-resolution worldwide Digital Globe satellite imagery.

Population: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data was reported at 492.981 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 552.749 Person th for 2000. Population: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data is updated yearly, averaging 534.761 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 552.749 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 492.981 Person th in 2010. Population: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G002: Population: Population and Housing Census.

There were 22 426 100 Facebook users in Taiwan in April 2025, which accounted for 93.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 53%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (6 000 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 1 500 000.

In 2024, Taipei City had the highest population density of all cities and counties in Taiwan with around ***** people on average living on one square kilometer. The average population density in Taiwan ranged at around *** people per square kilometer.

The demographic indicators of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan were compiled from (1) the World Bank United Nations (UN) Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) UN Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Program. The dataset consists of descriptive demographic statistics of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan and includes the following indicators: (1) total population, (2) population by broad age groups, (3) annual rate of population change, (4) crude birth rate and crude death rate, (5) annual number of births and deaths, (6) total fertility, (7) mortality under age 5, (8) life expectancy at birth by sex, (9) life expectancy at birth (both sexes combined), (10) annual natural change and net migration, (11) population by age and sex: 2101, (12) annual number of deaths per 1,000 population, and (13) annual number of deaths.

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