If we looked at just one chart, it might be tempting to ask whether Taiwan is simply benefiting from favorable winds. But when the four charts released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs are viewed together, the conclusion is clear: amid global volatility and uncertainty, Taiwan is advancing steadily, reaching new highs, and moving along a clearly upward medium- to long-term growth trajectory.
From a global perspective, S&P Global forecasts world economic growth of around 2.69% in 2025. Most major economies are experiencing slowing momentum, with inflation only recently easing — a phase best described as “low-altitude cruising.”
Against this backdrop, Taiwan stands out. Taiwan’s GDP growth in 2025 is projected at 7.37%, significantly above the global average and well ahead of the United States (1.98%), Japan (1.42%), the European Union (1.44%), China (5.01%), South Korea (1.02%), Singapore (3.34%), and Hong Kong (2.84%).
Importantly, this performance is not accidental. Across three major global shocks — the U.S.–China trade tensions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest wave of tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty — Taiwan has consistently delivered resilient, above-average growth. This reflects not luck, but adaptability and structural strength.
Export momentum further underscores this trajectory. Exports are expected to exceed USD 620 billion in 2025 and rise to around USD 660 billion in 2026, driven by AI, high-performance computing, and advanced manufacturing. This is not a cyclical rebound, but a clear case of structural upgrading.
Rising incomes tell the same story. GDP per capita is expected to surpass USD 38,000 in 2025 and cross USD 40,000 in 2026, indicating that growth is translating into tangible improvements in living standards.
Capital markets have also responded positively. Taiwan’s stock market capitalization has surpassed USD 3 trillion, ranking eighth globally, signaling strong investor confidence in Taiwan’s industrial competitiveness and long-term prospects.
In short, Taiwan’s current performance is not the result of short-term fortune, but of long-term accumulation — anchored in indispensable industries, a central position in global supply chains, technological strength, and stable governance. These fundamentals enable Taiwan to turn global uncertainty into sustained competitive advantage.
