Taiwan: Employment
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The most recent value is 11.64 million employed people as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 11.63 million employed people. Historically, the average for Taiwan from January 1978 to June 2026 is 9.49 million employed people. The minimum of 6.07 million employed people was recorded in March 1978, while the maximum of 11.65 million employed people was reached in December 2025.
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- Measure: million employed people
- Definition: The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
- Source: National Statistics, Republic of China (Taiwan)
| Recent values | Taiwan: Employment, million people |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 11.64 |
| 2026 May | 11.63 |
| 2026 Apr | 11.63 |
| 2026 Mar | 11.64 |
| 2026 Feb | 11.64 |
| 2026 Jan | 11.65 |
| 2025 Dec | 11.65 |
| 2025 Nov | 11.64 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | 11.64 | 6/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.34 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 114.63 | 6/2026 | index points |