Americans in Taiwan

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Americans in Taiwan
Total population
4,697 [1]
Regions with significant populations
City of Taipei
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Taiwanese

Americans in Taiwan are the nationals and residents of Taiwan who are from the United States. 11,232 Americans citizens were living in Taiwan, as of May 2023.

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References

  1. "International Migration Database". OCED.