GDP expanded 12.68 percent in the fourth quarter — the strongest quarterly pace in nearly 38 years — lifting full-year GDP growth to 8.63 percent. That significantly exceeded the government’s 7.37 percent forecast, highlighting the nation’s importance in the global technology supply chain. Government spending grew 1.83 percent, contributing 0.25 percentage points to overall GDP growth, although it was slower than projected. Overall domestic demand rose 0.89 percent, accounting for 0.77 percentage points of the economy’s expansion. The data reflected export-driven growth and resilient domestic consumption, underscoring Taiwan’s integral role in the global AI and semiconductor ecosystem.

Source: Taipei Times January 30, 2026 16:06 UTC