Taiwan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Taiwan has an advanced export-oriented economy with major strengths in semiconductors, electronics, information technology, machinery, manufacturing, and high-value services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the island’s substantial economic production compares with its population. Taiwan’s role in global technology supply chains and its highly productive industrial base contribute significantly to output per resident. Explore the latest Taiwan GDP per capita data, historical trends, structural changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$42,103
Est. in USD
World Rank
#30
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.6%
+$2,614
Asia Rank
#6
Out of 49 countries
1. Taiwan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Taiwan’s GDP per capita reflects a high level of production per resident supported by advanced manufacturing, technology, exports, and a skilled workforce. The indicator adjusts total economic output for population and therefore allows more meaningful comparisons with economies of different sizes. It helps demonstrate how Taiwan’s concentration in high-value technology industries translates into population-adjusted economic performance.
2. Taiwan GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Taiwan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,103 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | $39,489 | +15.3% |
| 2024 | $34,252 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $32,339 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | $32,909 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | $33,239 | +15.7% |
| 2020 | $28,728 | +10.5% |
| 2019 | $25,993 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | $25,889 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $25,102 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | $23,071 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $22,753 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | $22,844 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | $21,945 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $21,256 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $20,839 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | $19,181 | +13.5% |
| 2009 | $16,905 | -6.4% |
| 2008 | $18,054 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | $17,724 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | $16,893 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | $16,427 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | $15,290 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | $14,041 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | $13,651 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | $13,357 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | $14,844 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | $13,753 | +7.7% |
| 1998 | $12,767 | -8.5% |
| 1997 | $13,949 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | $13,588 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | $13,066 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | $12,100 | +7.5% |
| 1993 | $11,257 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | $10,716 | +18.0% |
| 1991 | $9,082 | +11.2% |
| 1990 | $8,167 | +7.8% |
| 1989 | $7,576 | +19.5% |
| 1988 | $6,338 | +19.0% |
| 1987 | $5,325 | +32.9% |
| 1986 | $4,008 | +21.7% |
| 1985 | $3,294 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | $3,203 | +11.1% |
| 1983 | $2,882 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | $2,675 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | $2,691 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | $2,367 | — |
4. Taiwan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+26.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+82.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+149.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Taiwan’s GDP per capita has increased over the long term as the economy moved toward advanced electronics, semiconductors, precision manufacturing, and technology-intensive services. Global demand for technology products, investment cycles, exchange rates, inflation, and external trade conditions can influence annual changes. Historical data helps illustrate how industrial upgrading and productivity improvements have shaped economic output per person across different periods.
5. Taiwan GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Taiwan
$42,103
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$21,052
$42,103
USD
Taiwan’s GDP per capita is approximately
120.0%
above the
Asia average
and
67.2%
above the world average.
6. Taiwan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Qatar | $68,138 |
| #4 | United Arab Emirates | $54,214 |
| #5 | Cyprus | $45,409 |
| #6 | Taiwan | $42,103 |
| #7 | Saudi Arabia | $37,811 |
| #8 | South Korea | $37,412 |
| #9 | Brunei | $36,288 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Taiwan
Taiwan GDP (Nominal)
$976.7 Billion
(2026)
Taiwan GDP Per Capita
$42,103
(2026)
Taiwan’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the economy, while GDP per capita relates that production to population. Total GDP highlights Taiwan’s importance in global manufacturing and technology supply chains, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of output generated for each resident. Using both indicators together offers a broader understanding of economic scale and productivity.
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8. Taiwan GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $44,892 | +6.6% |
| 2028 | $47,576 | +6.0% |
| 2029 | $50,370 | +5.9% |
| 2030 | $53,250 | +5.7% |
Taiwan GDP per capita is projected to reach $53,250 by 2030, representing a 26.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Taiwan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Taiwan GDP per capita is estimated at $42,103 in 2026.
It ranks #30 globally and #6 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 6.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 26.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 82.5%.
It is approximately 120.0% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 67.2% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $53,250 by 2030, 26.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Taiwan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Taiwan GDP per capita is estimated at $42,103 in 2026.
Taiwan ranks #30 globally and #6 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.6% compared with 2025.
Taiwan GDP per capita was approximately $22,753 in 2015.
Taiwan GDP per capita is approximately 120.0% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.