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Economy and jobs in Taipei

Taipei has a globally connected economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology and finance.

Economy type
Global hub
Economy score
85/100

Economy overview

Taipei has a globally connected economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology and finance.

Taipei, Taiwan is classified as a global hub in our deterministic economy index. These are planning estimates derived from country economic priors and existing city signals — not measured GDP or labour-market statistics. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Key industries

The sectors that most shape the local economy, derived deterministically from country and city signals.

Key industries

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Research
  • Government
  • Education

Employment outlook

The breadth of the labour market and where opportunities concentrate.

Employment outlook

Employment83/100
Job market85/100

Taipei's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and finance and professional services.

Salary potential

Estimated pay levels and how far local incomes stretch against the cost of living.

Salary potential

Salary potential86/100
Affordability-adjusted income79/100

The affordability-adjusted income score combines estimated pay with the local cost of living, indicating how far a typical income stretches in Taipei.

Business environment

Conditions for operating and growing a business locally.

Business environment

Business environment86/100

This reflects infrastructure, institutional capacity, and the scale of the local market relative to peer cities.

Startup ecosystem

How supportive the local ecosystem is for new ventures.

Startup ecosystem

Startup ecosystem85/100
Innovation88/100

The startup ecosystem in Taipei is very strong, supported by universities and skilled talent, a favourable business environment and strong infrastructure.

Remote work suitability

Suitability for remote and distributed work.

Remote work suitability

Remote work84/100
Remote job availability88/100

Taipei offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 84/100.

Career opportunities

Overall career opportunity and how it breaks down by sector.

Career opportunities

Overall career opportunity86/100
Technology87/100
Healthcare72/100
Finance80/100
Manufacturing84/100
Tourism60/100
Education76/100

Economy score

A 0–100 composite of employment, salary, business environment, startups, innovation, remote work, and affordability-adjusted income. Used consistently across the platform.

Economy score

Economy score85/100
Employment83/100
Salary86/100
Business environment86/100
Startup ecosystem85/100
Innovation88/100
Remote work84/100

Jobs score

A 0–100 labour-market composite and its sector components.

Jobs score

Job market85/100
Technology87/100
Healthcare72/100
Finance80/100
Manufacturing84/100
Tourism60/100
Education76/100
Remote availability88/100
Career opportunity86/100

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