Population: 23.5 million
Taiwan has a population of 23.5 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $790 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Taiwan is $790 billion ($33,600 per capita).
Capital: Taipei
The capital city of Taiwan is Taipei. Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Official/main languages: Mandarin Chinese. Area: 36,193 km². Continent: Asia.
Taiwan Overview
Taiwan (🇹🇼) is located in Asia with a total area of 36,193 km². The country has a population of 23.5 million and its capital is Taipei.
Economy
- GDP: $790 billion
- GDP per capita: $33,600
- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Taipei
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese
- Area: 36,193 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Taiwan profile
Use the population of 23.5 million together with the area of 36,193 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $790 billion and GDP per capita of $33,600 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Taiwan data sources and update scope
This Taiwan profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taiwan?
The population of Taiwan is approximately 23.5 million.
What is the GDP of Taiwan?
The GDP of Taiwan is approximately $790 billion, which translates to $33,600 per capita.
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.