Taiwan GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Taiwan is $976.72 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 5.2%. GDP per capita is $42,103.

Taiwan GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Taiwan has grown from $42.28 billion in 1980 to $976.72 billion in 2026.

Taiwan GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Taiwan. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

5.57%

Best Year

1987 (+12.8%)

Worst Year

2009 (-1.6%)

Years of Contraction

2 of 47

GDP per capita in Taiwan rose from $39,489 in 2025 to $42,103 in 2026, an increase of 6.6%.

"Taiwan GDP", "Taiwan gross domestic product", and "Taiwan economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Taiwan

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Taiwan for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Taiwan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$976,719,000,000	5.2%	$42,103	-0.43%
2025	$920,050,000,000	8.7%	$39,489	-0.43%
2024	$801,495,000,000	5.3%	$34,252	-0.09%
2023	$757,387,000,000	1.1%	$32,339	0.67%
2022	$765,624,000,000	2.7%	$32,909	-0.47%
2021	$776,965,000,000	6.7%	$33,239	-0.79%
2020	$676,861,000,000	3.4%	$28,728	-0.18%
2019	$613,512,000,000	3.1%	$25,993	0.06%
2018	$610,690,000,000	2.9%	$25,889	0.08%
2017	$591,687,000,000	3.7%	$25,102	0.13%
2016	$543,081,000,000	2.2%	$23,071	0.2%
2015	$534,515,000,000	1.5%	$22,753	0.25%
2014	$535,328,000,000	4.7%	$22,844	0.26%
2013	$512,943,000,000	2.5%	$21,946	0.25%
2012	$495,610,000,000	2.2%	$21,256	0.39%
2011	$483,974,000,000	3.7%	$20,839	0.27%
2010	$444,281,000,000	10.2%	$19,181	0.18%
2009	$390,829,000,000	-1.6%	$16,905	0.36%
2008	$415,901,000,000	0.8%	$18,054	0.34%
2007	$406,907,000,000	6.9%	$17,724	0.35%
2006	$386,450,000,000	5.8%	$16,893	0.47%
2005	$374,060,000,000	5.4%	$16,428	0.36%
2004	$346,924,000,000	7%	$15,290	0.37%
2003	$317,381,000,000	4.2%	$14,041	0.37%
2002	$307,439,000,000	5.5%	$13,651	0.51%
2001	$299,276,000,000	-1.4%	$13,357	0.58%
2000	$330,680,000,000	6.3%	$14,844	0.84%
1999	$303,830,000,000	6.7%	$13,753	0.74%
1998	$279,964,000,000	4.2%	$12,767	0.86%
1997	$303,284,000,000	6.1%	$13,949	1.01%
1996	$292,494,000,000	6.2%	$13,588	0.79%
1995	$279,059,000,000	6.5%	$13,066	0.85%
1994	$256,247,000,000	7.5%	$12,100	0.87%
1993	$236,339,000,000	6.8%	$11,257	0.92%
1992	$222,911,000,000	8.3%	$10,716	0.96%
1991	$187,140,000,000	8.4%	$9,082	1%
1990	$166,622,000,000	5.5%	$8,167	1.21%
1989	$152,704,000,000	8.7%	$7,576	1.02%
1988	$126,473,000,000	8%	$6,338	1.16%
1987	$105,039,000,000	12.8%	$5,325	1.11%
1986	$78,195,000,000	11.5%	$4,008	1.01%
1985	$63,617,000,000	4.8%	$3,294	1.28%
1984	$61,071,000,000	10%	$3,203	1.48%
1983	$54,148,000,000	9%	$2,882	1.49%
1982	$49,535,000,000	4.8%	$2,675	1.77%
1981	$48,969,000,000	9.5%	$2,692	1.84%
1980	$42,285,000,000	8%	$2,367	—

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Taiwan GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Taiwan through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Taiwan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$1,273,582,000,000	2.1%	$56,101	-0.43%
2030	$1,214,118,000,000	2.4%	$53,250	-0.43%
2029	$1,153,424,000,000	2.4%	$50,370	-0.43%
2028	$1,094,177,000,000	2.4%	$47,576	-0.43%
2027	$1,036,931,000,000	3%	$44,892	-0.43%

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Taiwan ranks #22 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Taiwan?

The nominal GDP of Taiwan in 2026 is $976.72 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Taiwan 22th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Taiwan?

The GDP growth rate of Taiwan in 2026 is 5.2%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Taiwan?

GDP per capita in Taiwan in 2026 is $42,103, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Taiwan expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Taiwan to reach $1.27 trillion by 2031, up from $976.72 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.