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.

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.

In 2024, the population of Taiwan decreased by around **** people per thousand inhabitants (per mill). Taiwan's population declined in 2020 for the first time in decades and population decrease is expected to accelerate in the future. High fluctuations between 2020 and 2023 were mainly due to strong net migration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The natural growth rate, which denotes population growth not including the effects of net migration, was at around ***** per mill in 2024.

Population density per pixel at 100 metre resolution. WorldPop provides estimates of numbers of people residing in each 100x100m grid cell for every low and middle income country. Through ingegrating cencus, survey, satellite and GIS datasets in a flexible machine-learning framework, high resolution maps of population counts and densities for 2000-2020 are produced, along with accompanying metadata. DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and remaining unadjusted. REGION: Africa SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. Taiwan data available from WorldPop here. Data and Resources TIFF Taiwan - Population density (2015) DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid...

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

Historical dataset showing Taiwan population growth rate by year from N/A to N/A.

The estimated number of single-age registered population in Taiwan and Fujian areas by gender and total at the end of the year. The registered population refers to the citizens of the Republic of China who have a household registration in the country, including foreign nationals who have obtained household registration status in Taiwan, but does not include foreigners residing in Taiwan for work or study.

In 2024, the number of deaths exceeded the number of births in Taiwan, leading to a natural population decline with a rate of around ***** people per thousand inhabitants (per mill). As net migration was positive, the total population growth rate amounted to only ***** per mill.

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.

In 2023, the size of the population in working age between ** and ** in Taiwan dropped to approximately ***** million people. As the fertility rate in Taiwan is extremely low and immigraton is limited, the working age population is projected to shrink gradually to around ***** million in 2030.

Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year data was reported at 20,834,040.000 Person in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21,027,729.000 Person for 2049. Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 21,457,706.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,647,302.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 7,981,454.000 Person in 1950. Taiwan TW: UCB Projection: Population: Mid Year 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.

Taiwan: Population growth, percent: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Taiwan from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

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.

DATASET: Alpha version 2000 and 2010 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and MODIS-derived urban extent change built in. REGION: Asia SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described on the website and in: Gaughan AE, Stevens FR, Linard C, Jia P and Tatem AJ, 2013, High resolution population distribution maps for Southeast Asia in 2010 and 2015, PLoS ONE, 8(2): e55882 FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - VNM00urbchg.tif = Vietnam (VNM) population count map for 2000 (00) adjusted to match UN national estimates and incorporating urban extent and urban population estimates for 2000. DATE OF PRODUCTION: July 2013 Dataset construction details and input data are provided here: www.asiapop.org and here: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0055882

FocusEconomics' economic data is provided by official state statistical reporting agencies as well as our global network of leading banks, think tanks and consultancies. Our datasets provide not only historical data, but also Consensus Forecasts and individual forecasts from the aformentioned global network of economic analysts. This includes the latest forecasts as well as historical forecasts going back to 2010. Our global network consists of over 1000 world-renowned economic analysts from which we calculate our Consensus Forecasts. In this specific dataset you will find economic data for Taiwan Population.

In 2023, the share of the population in Taiwan aged 65 years and above reached around ***** percent of the total population. As the population of Taiwan is aging rapidly, this share is projected to grow to ** percent in 2060.

In 2023, the average total fertility rate in Taiwan ranged at around **** children per woman over lifetime. This extremely low figure is not expected to increase over the coming years. Taiwan’s demographic development Taiwan was once known for its strong population growth. After the retreat of the Republican government to the island in 1949, the population grew quickly. However, during Taiwan’s rapid economic development thereafter, the fertility rate dropped substantially. This drastic change occurred in most East Asian countries as well, of which many have some of the lowest fertility rates in the world today. As a result, populations in many East Asian regions are already shrinking or are expected to do so soon.In Taiwan, population decreased in 2020 for the first time, and the declining trend is expected to accelerate in the years ahead. At the same time, life expectancy has increased considerably, and Taiwan’s population is now aging at fast pace, posing a huge challenge to the island’s social security net. Addressing challenges of an aging society Most east Asian countries could, until recently, afford generous public pensions and health care systems, but now need to adjust to their changing reality. Besides providing incentives to raise children, the Taiwanese government also tries to attract more immigrants by lowering requirements for permanent residency. As both strategies have been met with limited success, the focus remains on reforming the pension system. This is being done mainly by raising the retirement age, promoting late-age employment, increasing pension contributions, and lowering pension payments.

In 2024, Taiwan’s gross domestic product amounted to around 782.44 billion U.S. dollars. Gross domestic product (GDP) denotes the aggregate value of all services and goods produced within a country in any given year. Taiwan’s GDP is projected to reach 960.13 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. Taiwan has the largest economy of any nation not a member of the United Nations (UN). Analyzing Taiwan’s economy Taiwan’s services sector generates the highest share of its GDP, at around 62 percent, though its industry sector also contributes about 35 percent to overall GDP in Taiwan. During the last decade, Taiwan has consistently held a trade surplus, and is known for its exports of electronics, machinery, and petrochemicals. Taiwan’s population Taiwan is a densely populated state, with a total population of about 23 million people, most of whom are between the ages of 15-64 years. Many members of the population are working; the unemployment rate was at only 3.8 percent in 2017. As one of the world’s technology hardware centers, Taiwan’s work force is comprised of high-skilled workers capable of navigating new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Population: Taiwan Area: Changhua County data was reported at 1,226.420 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,255.332 Person th for 2000. Population: Taiwan Area: Changhua County data is updated yearly, averaging 1,226.420 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,255.332 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 1,205.091 Person th in 1990. Population: Taiwan Area: Changhua 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.

Taiwan Population: Fuchien Province: Lienchiang County data was reported at 13.062 Person th in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.058 Person th for Sep 2018. Taiwan Population: Fuchien Province: Lienchiang County data is updated monthly, averaging 9.758 Person th from Jan 1992 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 322 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.076 Person th in Jul 2018 and a record low of 5.555 Person th in Mar 1995. Taiwan Population: Fuchien Province: Lienchiang County 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.