Rank #186 by World Population
🇹🇼Taiwan
Taiwan has a population of 23,400,000, ranking #186 in the world. The capital is Taipei. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
23,400,000
Population
#186
World Rank
80.9
Life Expectancy
$34,430
GDP Per Capita
Taiwan, #186 by world population
Demographics
| Population | 23,400,000 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.21% |
| Urban Population | 80.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 0.87 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 80.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 98.5% |
Economy & Trade
$34,430
GDP Per Capita
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
33.2
Gini Index (inequality)
134.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
6,500,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.40
Physicians per 1,000
5.4%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
98.5%
Literacy Rate
4.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
90.6%
Internet Users
124
Mobile Subs per 100
651.0
People per km2
0.4
Net Migration
Environment
11.20
CO2 (tonnes/capita)
60.0%
Forest Area
Taiwan Climate
Taiwan has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and receives about 2226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.1°C
Avg Temp
2226
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 51° | 46 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 87 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 146 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 177 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 318 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 328 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 357 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 350 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 240 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 96 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 40 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Taiwan
The most comfortable months to visit Taiwan are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Taiwan has a population of 23,400,000, ranking #186 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.21%.
Life expectancy in Taiwan is 80.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.1 per 1,000 live births.
Taiwan's GDP per capita is $34,430. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
80.0% of Taiwan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 651.0 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Taiwan is 98.5%. The country spends 5.4% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Taiwan are typically November, October and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Taiwan has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C and about 2226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 23,400,000 residents, Taiwan is a country in East Asia & Pacific. The population is in decline, around -0.2% annually.
Economically, Taiwan is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $34,430. Life expectancy is high at 80.9 years, with a fertility rate of 0.9 births per woman, and 80.0% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.