What is the population of Taiwan in 2026?
Taiwan has a population of 23,923,276 people, which is 60th in the world and about 0.29% of the global total.
Officially Republic of China (Taiwan)
Population 2026
23,923,276
0.29% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.04%
+9,569 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
673/km²
35,410 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
44.8 years
Life expectancy 81.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Taiwan
With a population of 23.9 million and zero annual growth, Taiwan ranks 60th globally. The island covers 35,410 km² and supports a population density of 673 people per km², with 79% of residents in urban areas. A median age of 44.8 years reflects an aging population, while life expectancy reaches 81 years and fertility stands at 1 birth per woman.
The capital, Taipei, anchors the nation's government, which operates as a democracy established in 1912. The economy generates a GDP per capita of $33,775, supported by use of the New Taiwan dollar. Chinese is the primary language spoken across the territory.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Taipei
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- TW · TWN
- Demonym
- Taiwanese
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD $)
- Government
- Democracy, Constitutional republic, Semi-presidential system
- State inception
- 1912
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +886
- Internet TLD
- .tw, .台灣, .台湾
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Chinese
Demographics
Not published for Taiwan: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Taiwan: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Taiwan.
Education
Not published for Taiwan: Literacy Rate, Education Spending, School Enrollment.
Environment
Not published for Taiwan: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Taiwan.
Quality of Life
Not published for Taiwan: Human Development Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Taiwan.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Taiwan as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Taiwan Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Taiwan | 23.9M |
Taiwan Population FAQ
Is the population of Taiwan growing or shrinking?
Taiwan's population is growing at +0.04% per year, a change of roughly 9,569 people annually.
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
How densely populated is Taiwan?
Taiwan has 673/km² across 35,410 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Taiwan?
Life expectancy at birth in Taiwan is 81.0 years.
What is the median age in Taiwan?
The median age in Taiwan is 44.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Taiwan in?
Taiwan is in Asia.