Capital of Taiwan: Taipei
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. Taiwan sits in Asia, has a population of 23,893,394, and uses the TWD. Official languages include Mandarin.
Quick facts
- Capital: Taipei
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~23,893,394
- Area: 36,193 km²
- Population density: 660 people per km²
- Official language: Mandarin
- Currency: TWD
- ISO code: TW
How big is Taiwan?
By population, Taiwan ranks 57th in the world, holding roughly 0.30% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 134th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Taiwan has 660 people per square kilometre, which is about 11 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Taiwan is the 22th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Taiwan in population are Burkina Faso (22,673,762) and Mali (22,593,590).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Guinea-Bissau (36,125 km²) and Bhutan (38,394 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Mandarin is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including China and Singapore.
Taiwan uses the TWD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Taiwan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Taiwan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Taiwan and a page on the flag of Taiwan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What is the population of Taiwan?
About 23,893,394, making it the 57th most populous country in the world.
How big is Taiwan?
36,193 square kilometres, ranking 134th by land area, at a density of 660 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Taiwan use?
The TWD, which no other country uses.