MigrantoImmigrants in Taiwan
1.1M foreigners live in Taiwan — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Taiwan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 71% of all immigrants
| 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
98% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Taiwan in numbers
People born in Vietnam are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in Vietnam living in Taiwan has grown 64% since 2015, from 160.7K to 263.1K.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 46% to 26%.
Indonesians are the largest group by a wide margin
26% of all immigrants were born in Indonesia, while the next group accounts for just 23%.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
85.5% of immigrants came from Asia in 1990, compared with 98.2% today.
Immigrant population in Taiwan over time
Foreigners living in Taiwan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64765 |
| 1995 | 236284 |
| 2000 | 439684 |
| 2005 | 536960 |
| 2010 | 582754 |
| 2015 | 857513 |
| 2020 | 1043059 |
| 2024 | 1131146 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Taiwan, by year
| Year | Indonesians | Vietnamese | Chinese | Filipinos | Thais |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Taiwan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Taiwan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Taiwan?
Around 1.1M immigrants live in Taiwan — the world's #54 largest immigrant population.
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 immigrants.
How many Indonesians live in Taiwan?
Around 292.8K Indonesians live in Taiwan — about 26% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Taiwan growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Taiwan has grown from 857.5K to 1.1M, about 32%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Taiwan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Taiwan. Their children born in Taiwan are not included.
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