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Macro EconomyMedium•30 April 2026•

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Taiwan Q1 GDP Growth Surges to 13.69%, Highest Level Since 1987

Key Facts

1Taiwan's GDP growth reached 13.69% year-on-year in the first quarter, exceeding even the most bullish market forecasts.

Taiwan's GDP growth reached a historic 13.69% year-on-year in the first quarter, significantly exceeding even the most bullish market forecasts. This remarkable performance marks the strongest economic expansion for the island since 1987, driven primarily by the global AI boom and surging demand for advanced semiconductors. Analysts at ING attributed this surge to massive external demand for AI hardware, positioning Taiwan as a central beneficiary of the current tech cycle. However, experts caution that these figures are backward-looking and do not yet reflect the potential economic impact of recent US-Iran geopolitical escalations. While the data underscores Taiwan's dominance in the tech sector, future growth may face headwinds from global supply chain uncertainties. Overall, the report highlights a period of unprecedented industrial strength for the Taiwanese economy.