People & place
646 /km² across 36,197 km²
Taiwan has a recorded population of 23,400,000 and a reported surface area of 36,197 km².
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Eastern AsiaTaiwan
臺灣
Taiwan is a country or territory in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Taipei.
- Population
- 23.4M646 /km²
- Surface area
- 36,197 km²
- GDP
- $775.0B$33K per capita
- Capital
- Taipei
Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, and its capital is Taipei. It has a population of approximately 23,400,000 and covers an area of about 36,197 km². Its official currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).
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Economic snapshot
$775.00 billion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $775.00 billion and GDP per capita at $33,100 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Taiwan uses New Taiwan dollar (TWD), calling code +886, internet domain .tw.
About Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia. It is located off the southeastern coast of mainland China and bordered by the Taiwan Strait in the west, the East China Sea in the north, and the Philippine Sea in the east and south. The capital and most populous city is Taipei, which draws visitors with its mix …
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Country data & reference
Capital
Taipei
Population
23,400,000 (646 /km²)
Surface Area
36,197 km²
GDP
$775.00 billion (2024)
GDP per Capita
$33,100 (2024)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
臺灣
Nationality
Chinese, Taiwanese
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD - $)Phone Code
+886
Top-Level Domain
.tw
ISO Codes
TW / TWN
Coordinates
23.5, 121
Time zones
- Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
Taiwan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What is the population of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a recorded population of approximately 23,400,000 people.
How big is Taiwan?
Taiwan covers an area of about 36,197 km².
What is the population density of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a population density of roughly 646 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $775.00 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,100.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), with the symbol $.
Where is Taiwan located?
Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Taiwan?
The native name of Taiwan is 臺灣.
What are people from Taiwan called?
People from Taiwan are referred to as Chinese, Taiwanese.
What is the phone calling code for Taiwan?
The international dialing code for Taiwan is +886.
What is the internet domain for Taiwan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Taiwan is .tw.
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What is Taiwan known for?
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia. It is located off the southeastern coast of mainland China and bordered by the Taiwan Strait in the west, the East China Sea in the north, and the Philippine Sea in the east and south. The capital and most populous city is Taipei, which draws visitors with its mix …
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