Taiwan
- Capital:
- Taipei
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Eastern Asia
- Largest Cities:
- New Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung
- Abbreviation:
- TWN
23,011,292
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
23,011,292
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Taiwan's population is projected to be 10,388,287 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23,011,292 | -0.47% | 61 |
| 2025 | 23,112,793 | -0.47% | 61 |
| 2020 | 23,663,459 | -0.04% | 57 |
| 2019 | 23,674,138 | 0.06% | 56 |
| 2018 | 23,659,305 | 0.11% | 56 |
| 2017 | 23,632,948 | 0.2% | 56 |
| 2015 | 23,529,254 | 0.26% | 55 |
| 2010 | 23,224,049 | 0.35% | 51 |
| 2005 | 22,824,931 | 0.44% | 47 |
| 2000 | 22,332,870 | 0.73% | 46 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23,011,292 | -0.47% | 61 |
| 2032 | 22,360,541 | -0.48% | 66 |
| 2037 | 21,709,387 | -0.59% | 68 |
| 2042 | 20,928,646 | -0.73% | 71 |
| 2047 | 20,025,034 | -0.88% | 76 |
| 2052 | 19,028,538 | -1.02% | 76 |
| 2057 | 17,967,686 | -1.14% | 78 |
| 2062 | 16,847,108 | -1.28% | 83 |
| 2067 | 15,713,400 | -1.38% | 85 |
| 2072 | 14,609,395 | -1.45% | 90 |
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New Taipei has a metropolitan area population of 4,056,148, comprising 17.63%% of Taiwan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Taipei | 4,056,148 | 17.63% |
| 2 | Taichung | 2,878,117 | 12.51% |
| 3 | Kaohsiung | 2,713,913 | 11.79% |
| 4 | Taipei | 2,431,249 | 10.57% |
| 5 | Taoyuan | 2,374,056 | 10.32% |
| 6 | Tainan | 1,849,281 | 8.04% |
| 7 | Changhua County | 1,207,402 | 5.25% |
| 8 | Pingtung County | 777,632 | 3.38% |
| 9 | Yunlin County | 648,791 | 2.82% |
| 10 | Hsinchu County | 607,326 | 2.64% |
As of 2026, Taiwan has a total population of 23,011,292, ranking as the 61st most populous nation in the world.
Taiwan has a net population change of approximately -277 people per day, driven by 336 births, 572 deaths, and net emigration of 41 people.
Taiwan represents 0.29% of the total global population and 0.46% of Asia's population.
Taiwan has a population density of 649.9 people per km² (approximately 1683.1 per mi²), making it the 15th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Taiwan is Han Chinese (including Holo, who compose approximately 70% of Taiwan's population, Hakka, and Other groups originating in mainland China) more than (95%) , followed by Indigenous Malayo-Polynesian peoples (2.3%) .
As of 2026, Buddhist is the largest religion in Taiwan, comprising 35.3% of the population.