Taiwan: Employment
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The most recent value is 11.64 million employed people as of September 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 11.66 million employed people. Historically, the average for Taiwan from January 1978 to September 2026 is 9.5 million employed people. The minimum of 6.07 million employed people was recorded in March 1978, while the maximum of 11.66 million employed people was reached in August 2026.
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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 Sep | 11.64 |
| 2026 Aug | 11.66 |
| 2026 Jul | 11.65 |
| 2026 Jun | 11.64 |
| 2026 May | 11.63 |
| 2026 Apr | 11.63 |
| 2026 Mar | 11.64 |
| 2026 Feb | 11.64 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | 11.64 | 9/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.36 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 114.63 | 6/2026 | index points |