MigrantoTaiwanese Diaspora
832.5K Taiwanese live abroad — the #75 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 77% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 56%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Taiwan.
Vietnam is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Vietnam has increased by 219% since 2015, rising from 11K to 35.2K in 9 years.
USA is the primary destination for emigrants
USA attracts 49% of all emigrants from Taiwan, while the second-largest destination receives just 20%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 63% to 49%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to North America has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to North America has shifted from 66.5% to 56.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 388755 |
| 1995 | 429257 |
| 2000 | 593675 |
| 2005 | 645094 |
| 2010 | 723110 |
| 2015 | 801098 |
| 2020 | 810609 |
| 2024 | 832507 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Taiwan as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Taiwan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Taiwanese move to?
Most Taiwanese have moved to USA, China and Canada — these three countries account for about 77% of all Taiwanese living abroad.
How many Taiwanese live abroad?
Around 832.5K Taiwanese live abroad, making it the #75-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Taiwan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Taiwan has changed from 801.1K to 832.5K people, a change of about 4%.
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