Taiwan's Average Income Hits Record High of US$23,000
By TaiwanPlus
Taiwan's average annual income reached a record US$23,000 per person in 2025, according to a new report from the Government Bureau for Accounting and Statistics. Income rose across all age groups, with the strongest growth among high earners. The rise was buoyed by booming GDP, low unemployment and increases to the minimum wage.
Average Income Hits Record High
REPORTER:
Taiwan's average annual income hit 23,000 US dollars per person in 2025, a record high.
That’s according to new figures released Sunday by the government’s statistics bureau. The report shows income rising across all age groups, with the strongest growth for those already earning high wages. Officials noted several factors behind the positive trend. These included Taiwan’s booming GDP, low unemployment, and increases to the minimum wage. Average household spending also increased last year by 3.6 percent to more than 28,000 US dollars.
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Personal Incomes Hit Record High
REPORTER:
Taiwan's average annual personal income rose to a record high in 2025, according to government statistics.
A survey by the government’s statistical bureau found average personal annual wages rose to more than 23 thousand US dollars in 2025 across various age groups. It said strong economic growth, a stable labor market, lower unemployment and minimum wage increases helped lift earnings and disposable incomes. Average household consumption expenditure also increased 3.6 percent year-on-year to more than 28,000 US dollars.
