TAIWAN
Population

Population

The population of Taiwan is 23,5 million (2024). The population density is approximately 655 inhabitants per square kilometre.

• The population consists overwhelmingly of Han Chinese (95%).
• The natural population growth rate is 0.03%. (2024)
• Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 7.3 (2024)
• Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 8.1 (2024)
• The average life expectancy is 81.6 years, men 78.6 and women 84.7 years. (2024)

Language

The following languages are spoken in Taiwan: Mandarin Chinese; Taiwanese, Japanese and English.

Religion

The major religions in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

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Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated March 2025
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