MigrantoImmigrants in Taiwan
1.1M foreign-born residents — the #54 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 71% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 292830 |
| Vietnam | 263078 |
| China | 249651 |
| Philippines | 151810 |
| Thailand | 80032 |
| Malaysia | 24506 |
| Hong Kong | 20726 |
| Japan | 13789 |
| USA | 10072 |
| India | 5550 |
| South Korea | 4824 |
| United Kingdom | 2528 |
| Canada | 2517 |
| Singapore | 1903 |
| Macao | 1803 |
| France | 1670 |
| Germany | 1131 |
| Australia | 931 |
| Italy | 522 |
| Spain | 411 |
| Netherlands | 364 |
| Portugal | 295 |
| Belgium | 203 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Taiwan.
Vietnam is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Vietnam has increased by 64% since 2015, rising from 160.7K to 263.1K in 9 years.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 46% to 26%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
Indonesia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Indonesia accounts for 26% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 23%.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Asia has shifted from 85.5% to 98.2% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64765 |
| 1995 | 236284 |
| 2000 | 439684 |
| 2005 | 536960 |
| 2010 | 582754 |
| 2015 | 857513 |
| 2020 | 1043059 |
| 2024 | 1131146 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Indonesia | Vietnam | China | Philippines | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 921 | 59 | 29544 | 4068 | 5197 |
| 1995 | 31546 | 1520 | 47494 | 52532 | 69248 |
| 2000 | 64676 | 14644 | 72428 | 104825 | 138370 |
| 2005 | 42845 | 132971 | 110462 | 92109 | 106320 |
| 2010 | 137928 | 87633 | 169546 | 69963 | 65344 |
| 2015 | 221275 | 160749 | 218059 | 119219 | 69831 |
| 2020 | 259916 | 236734 | 243350 | 153353 | 63793 |
| 2024 | 292830 | 263078 | 249651 | 151810 | 80032 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Taiwan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Taiwan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Taiwan?
Around 1.1M foreign-born residents live in Taiwan, making it the #54-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Taiwan come from?
Most immigrants in Taiwan come from Indonesia, Vietnam and China — these three countries account for about 71% of all foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to Taiwan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Taiwan has grown from 857.5K to 1.1M people, a growth of about 32%.
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