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.

Total current population for Taiwan in 2025 is 23,974,031, a 0.1% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Taiwan in 2024 was <strong>23,950,214</strong>, a <strong>0.11% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Taiwan in 2023 was <strong>23,923,276</strong>, a <strong>0.13% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Taiwan in 2022 was <strong>23,893,394</strong>, a <strong>0.14% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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

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.

Taiwan Population: Ages 0-14: % of Total Population data was reported at 11.940 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.190 % for 2022. Taiwan Population: Ages 0-14: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17.545 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.190 % in 1990 and a record low of 11.940 % in 2023. Taiwan Population: Ages 0-14: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

This statistic illustrates the distribution of adult population in Taiwan in 2022 by wealth range group. That year, approximately **** percent of adults in Taiwan had wealth of 100,000 to *********** U.S. dollars.

Taiwan Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data was reported at 69.730 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.270 % for 2022. Taiwan Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.385 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.430 % in 2013 and a record low of 66.820 % in 1990. Taiwan Population: Ages 15-64: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

Taiwan Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data was reported at 661.400 Person in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 665.300 Person for 2021. Taiwan Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data is updated yearly, averaging 647.120 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 668.570 Person in 2019 and a record low of 581.610 Person in 1990. Taiwan Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

This statistic depicts the number of research personnel per 10,000 population in Taiwan from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, the number of researchers per 10,000 people ranged at **** in Taiwan.

There were 10 873 800 Instagram users in Taiwan in December 2022, which accounted for 45.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 55%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (3 700 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 1 200 000.

Population: Taiwan Area: TP: Keelung City data was reported at 370.269 Person th in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 370.368 Person th for Sep 2018. Population: Taiwan Area: TP: Keelung City data is updated monthly, averaging 380.289 Person th from Jan 1992 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 322 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 392.487 Person th in Apr 2004 and a record low of 356.139 Person th in Jan 1992. Population: Taiwan Area: TP: Keelung City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of the Interior. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G001: Population.

Taiwan Women: % of Total Population data was reported at 50.450 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.400 % for 2022. Taiwan Women: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 49.145 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.450 % in 2023 and a record low of 47.530 % in 1990. Taiwan Women: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

There were 21 510 300 Facebook users in Taiwan in December 2022, which accounted for 89.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.7%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (5 700 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 1 600 000.

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.

Taiwan Population: Kaohsiung City data was reported at 2,777.384 Person th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,756.775 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: Kaohsiung City data is updated yearly, averaging 2,756.775 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,777.384 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 2,512.858 Person th in 1990. Taiwan Population: Kaohsiung 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.

This dataset encompasses information on 579 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Taiwan, spanning from January 21 to November 9, 2020. The dataset includes various features such as travel history, age, gender, onset of symptoms, confirmed date, symptoms, critically ill date, recovered date, death date, and details on contact types between cases.In addition to individual case data, supplementary daily summary information is provided, sourced from the Taiwan CDC and covering the period from January 21, 2020, to May 23, 2022. This supplementary dataset furnishes population-level insights into the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan.Data Fields:Travel HistoryAgeGenderOnset of SymptomsConfirmed DateSymptomsCritically Ill DateRecovered DateDeath DateContact Types Between CasesTemporal Coverage:Individual Case Data: January 21, 2020, to November 9, 2020Daily Summary Data: January 21, 2020, to May 23, 2022Source:Taiwan Centers for Disease Control press release (CDC press release)United Daily News (COVID-19 Visualization)Taiwan CDC Open Data Portal, Regents of the National Center for High-performance Computing (COVID-19 Dashboard)Taiwan Centers for Disease Control open data portal (CDC open data portal)Taiwan Centers for Disease Control press conference (CDC press conference)

In 2024, in total 1,047,924 people entered household registration in Taiwan while 1,000,895 people left, resulting in a positive net migration of 47,029 people entering the country. The negative net migration in 2020, 2021, and 2022, as well as its reverse effect in 2023, was most probably mainly related to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a 2022 internet usage survey, about 14.5 percent of the adult population in Taiwan had used Instagram in the last three months. The penetration rate of the social media was slightly higher among female respondents than their male counterparts.

Employment: Taiwan Area: Yilan County data was reported at 183.892 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 195.297 Person th for 2000. Employment: Taiwan Area: Yilan County data is updated yearly, averaging 183.892 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.297 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 163.900 Person th in 1990. Employment: Taiwan Area: Yilan 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.G029: Working Age Population and Employment: Population and Housing Census.