What is the Population of Taiwan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Taiwan has a population of approximately 23,317,031 people, making it the 59th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.29% of the world's population. With a land area of 36,197 km², the population density is roughly 644 people per km².
| Population | 23,317,031 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 59th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.29% |
| Area | 36,197 km² |
| Population density | 644 / km² |
| Demonym | Taiwanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
| Malawi | 20,734,262 | 62nd |
Taiwan in context
- Taiwan covers 36,197 km², making it the 134th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Taiwan has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 23,317,031 people, Taiwan holds about 1.4% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Taiwan is not a United Nations member state.
Population of Taiwan — FAQ
What is the population of Taiwan?
The population of Taiwan is approximately 23,317,031 (23.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Taiwan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Taiwan at approximately 23,317,031 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Taiwan is the 59th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Taiwan?
Approximately 23,317,031 people live in Taiwan, making it the 59th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Taiwan rank by population?
Taiwan is the 59th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.29%.
What is the population density of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a population density of roughly 644 people per km², based on a land area of 36,197 km².
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