Population of Taiwan

As of August 2026, the population of Taiwan is 23 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 101 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.44%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.5 years in 2016 to 45.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 81.1 years and population density is 649.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Taiwan peaked in 1957, reaching around 4.01% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.44% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 421.98 thousand in 1963 to nearly -101.32 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Taiwan, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 77.8 years in 2006 to 81.1 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Taiwan

Taiwan has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Taipei, Taiwan, with approximately 7.9 million inhabitants. It is followed by New Taipei City, Taipei with 4 million and Taichung, Taiwan with 2.9 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Taiwan: