Country Name | Taiwan |
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Population | 23.57 million |
Area | 36,197 km² |
ISO | TW |
Capital | Taipei |
Phone Code | +886 |
Currency | New Taiwan dollar ($) |
Native | New Taiwan dollar |
Region | Eastern Asia |
Latitude | 23.500000 |
Longitude | 121.000000 |
Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is an island nation in East Asia. It is renowned for its dynamic economy, technological advancements, and unique political status, which has been a subject of international interest and debate.
Taiwan's estimated population was approximately 23 million people. The capital city, Taipei, is the largest urban center and the political, economic, and cultural hub of the island. Taiwan is known for its ethnic diversity, with the majority being Han Chinese, but also including indigenous peoples and smaller ethnic groups.
Taiwan uses a postal code system for different areas and cities. For example, Taipei City has postal codes ranging from 100 to 116, depending on the district or neighborhood. Accurate postal codes are essential when sending mail within Taiwan to ensure it reaches the intended destination.
Taiwan's history is marked by centuries of indigenous habitation before Dutch and Spanish colonial periods. In the late 17th century, it became part of the Qing Dynasty's territory. After World War II, Taiwan was placed under the administrative control of the Republic of China. However, in 1949, following the Chinese Civil War, the ROC government retreated to Taiwan, while the People's Republic of China (PRC) was established on the mainland. Taiwan has since maintained separate governance, and its status is a subject of international debate.
Taiwan has experienced rapid economic development, becoming one of the "Four Asian Tigers" known for their high growth rates and industrialization. It is a global leader in technology and electronics manufacturing. However, Taiwan's political status remains complex, with the PRC claiming sovereignty over the island. Taiwan continues to assert its independence and maintains its own government and military. The international community closely watches developments in the region, and stability and security in the Taiwan Strait are of global concern.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Taiwan Global Rank |
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2023 | 23,923,276 | 0.13 % | 29,882 | 23,999 | 42.5 | 1.15 | 676 | 80.2 % | 19,189,289 | 0.30 % | 8,045,311,447 | 57 |
2022 | 23,893,394 | 0.14 % | 33,482 | 23,999 | 41.9 | 1.13 | 675 | 79.8 % | 19,065,559 | 0.30 % | 7,975,105,156 | 57 |
2020 | 23,821,464 | 0.18 % | 43,727 | 26,393 | 40.8 | 1.10 | 673 | 78.9 % | 18,802,314 | 0.30 % | 7,840,952,880 | 57 |
2015 | 23,512,136 | 0.37 % | 85,811 | 32,099 | 38.1 | 1.17 | 664 | 76.8 % | 18,064,348 | 0.32 % | 7,426,597,537 | 55 |
2010 | 23,083,083 | 0.25 % | 57,355 | 5,849 | 35.5 | 0.91 | 652 | 74.7 % | 17,254,388 | 0.33 % | 6,985,603,105 | 51 |
2005 | 22,796,306 | 0.54 % | 120,315 | 8,776 | 33.0 | 1.14 | 644 | 71.7 % | 16,339,969 | 0.35 % | 6,558,176,119 | 48 |
2000 | 22,194,731 | 0.68 % | 147,784 | -9,304 | 30.7 | 1.46 | 627 | 68.7 % | 15,258,841 | 0.36 % | 6,148,898,975 | 46 |
1995 | 21,455,813 | 0.83 % | 173,928 | -51,283 | 28.5 | 1.77 | 606 | 67.7 % | 14,516,273 | 0.37 % | 5,743,219,454 | 44 |
1990 | 20,586,174 | 1.08 % | 214,860 | -49,742 | 26.2 | 1.77 | 581 | 65.4 % | 13,457,894 | 0.39 % | 5,316,175,862 | 41 |
1985 | 19,511,876 | 1.51 % | 282,319 | -2,399 | 23.7 | 1.89 | 551 | 56.6 % | 11,043,738 | 0.40 % | 4,861,730,613 | 39 |
1980 | 18,100,281 | 1.80 % | 309,701 | -38,131 | 21.5 | 2.54 | 511 | 47.7 % | 8,631,549 | 0.41 % | 4,444,007,706 | 37 |
1975 | 16,551,774 | 2.05 % | 318,781 | -19,493 | 19.4 | 2.97 | 467 | 39.0 % | 6,458,027 | 0.41 % | 4,069,437,231 | 36 |
1970 | 14,957,870 | 2.73 % | 377,432 | -15,126 | 17.5 | 3.95 | 422 | 35.8 % | 5,360,607 | 0.40 % | 3,695,390,336 | 36 |
1965 | 13,070,708 | 3.54 % | 417,512 | 63,400 | 16.5 | 4.99 | 369 | 32.8 % | 4,282,804 | 0.39 % | 3,337,111,983 | 41 |
1960 | 10,983,147 | 3.54 % | 350,737 | 24,395 | 16.5 | 5.80 | 310 | 30.6 % | 3,361,618 | 0.36 % | 3,019,233,434 | 38 |
1955 | 9,229,462 | 3.90 % | 321,266 | 3,210 | 17.1 | 6.57 | 261 | 28.4 % | 2,623,092 | 0.34 % | 2,746,072,141 | 41 |
# | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
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1 | Taipei | 7,871,900 |
2 | Kaohsiung | 1,519,711 |
3 | Taichung | 1,040,725 |
4 | Tainan | 771,235 |
5 | Banqiao | 543,342 |
6 | Hsinchu | 404,109 |
7 | Taoyuan City | 402,014 |
8 | Keelung | 397,515 |
9 | Hualien City | 350,468 |
10 | Yuanlin | 124,725 |
11 | Taitung City | 109,584 |
12 | Nantou | 105,682 |
13 | Douliu | 104,723 |
14 | Yilan | 94,188 |
15 | Puli | 86,406 |
16 | Daxi | 84,549 |
17 | Magong | 56,435 |
18 | Donggang | 48,100 |
19 | Jincheng | 37,507 |
20 | Hengchun | 31,288 |
21 | Zhongxing New Village | 25,549 |
22 | Lugu | 19,599 |
23 | Yujing | 16,597 |