Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: -0.01%
Taiwan is a Eastern Asia country of around 23.3 million residents, placing it in the upper quartile of countries by population size. The country extends across 36,197 km², translating to a density of 644 people per km². Its capital is Taipei, and Chinese is the official language, while the New Taiwan dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
23,317,031
Area
36,197 km²
Density
644/km²
World Rank
#59
General Information
- Capital
- Taipei
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Eastern Asia
- Continent
- Asia
- Languages
- Chinese
- Currencies
- New Taiwan dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +886
- Top-Level Domain
- .tw, .台灣, .台湾
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+08:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 23,317,031
- Land Area
- 36,197 km²
- Population Density
- 644 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- -0.01%
- Annual Growth
- -2,332 people
- Daily Growth
- -6 people
- World Population Share
- 0.29%
- Coordinates
- 23.50°, 121.00°
Global Population Share
Major Cities in Taiwan
Taiwan has 28 cities with a population over 100,000. Click on markers to see details.
Population Projections (2026-2050)
If current trends persist, Taiwan's population will continue to shrink, intensifying labor shortages and increasing the burden on pension and healthcare systems. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 23,317,031 |
| 2030 | 23,294,814 |
| 2035 | 23,240,889 |
| 2040 | 23,161,922 |
| 2045 | 23,061,703 |
| 2050 | 22,943,529 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Taiwan?
The population of Taiwan is approximately 23.3 million as of 2026, making it #59 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What languages are spoken in Taiwan?
The main languages spoken in Taiwan are Chinese.
How big is Taiwan?
Taiwan covers an area of 36,197 km² with a population density of 644 people per km².
Is Taiwan growing or shrinking?
Taiwan's population is declining at a rate of -0.01% per year.
What is the life expectancy in Taiwan?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Taiwan.
What is the GDP per capita of Taiwan?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Taiwan.