MigrantoTaiwanese Diaspora
832.5K Taiwanese live abroad — 0% of the population of Taiwan
Taiwanese diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 77% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 404256 |
| China | 170422 |
| Canada | 64617 |
| Japan | 62144 |
| Australia | 61011 |
| Vietnam | 35177 |
| New Zealand | 11147 |
| Singapore | 11137 |
| Brazil | 4505 |
| Argentina | 3096 |
| South Africa | 1876 |
| Italy | 1227 |
| Mexico | 762 |
| Denmark | 635 |
| Ecuador | 290 |
| Colombia | 205 |
By region
56% of the diaspora lives in North America
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Key facts
The Taiwanese diaspora in numbers
The community in Vietnam is growing fastest
The number of Taiwanese living in Vietnam has grown 219% since 2015, from 11K to 35.2K.
Most Taiwanese abroad live in the USA
49% of the diaspora lives in the USA, while the next country accounts for just 20%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 63% to 49%.
The share of the diaspora living in North America has declined since 1990
66.5% of the diaspora lived in North America in 1990, compared with 56.3% today.
Taiwanese diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 388755 |
| 1995 | 429257 |
| 2000 | 593675 |
| 2005 | 645094 |
| 2010 | 723110 |
| 2015 | 801098 |
| 2020 | 810609 |
| 2024 | 832507 |
Largest communities over time
Taiwanese living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | USA | China | Canada | Japan | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 244340 | 82618 | 14135 | 5990 | 14440 |
| 1995 | 224461 | 98007 | 45154 | 9835 | 17876 |
| 2000 | 347217 | 116806 | 55904 | 15861 | 22681 |
| 2005 | 354084 | 139228 | 64473 | 25235 | 25888 |
| 2010 | 379339 | 166008 | 66360 | 40731 | 31501 |
| 2015 | 386212 | 164372 | 63968 | 91853 | 52135 |
| 2020 | 401823 | 155299 | 65090 | 87536 | 55039 |
| 2024 | 404256 | 170422 | 64617 | 62144 | 61011 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Taiwanese in each country has changed since the selected year
Taiwanese among immigrants in other countries
Where Taiwanese make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Taiwanese live outside Taiwan?
Around 832.5K Taiwanese live abroad, the world's #75 largest diaspora.
Where do most Taiwanese abroad live?
Most Taiwanese live in USA, China and Canada — these three countries account for about 77% of all Taiwanese living abroad.
Which country has the largest Taiwanese population outside Taiwan?
USA is home to the largest Taiwanese community abroad — 404.3K people, about 49% of all Taiwanese living abroad.
Is the Taiwanese diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Taiwanese living abroad has changed from 801.1K to 832.5K, about 4%.
Where does the data on the Taiwanese diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Taiwan who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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