Where are Taiwan's semiconductor factories concentrated?

As of 2024, 269 factories (57.5%) are concentrated in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region, but the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region has also grown to 96 factories (over 20%).

How many people work in the information electronics industry?

In 2024, there were 850,000 employees, accounting for 29.1% of the total manufacturing workforce.

How much has the semiconductor industry grown in southern Taiwan?

The share of semiconductor factories in the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region has increased by 6 percentage points compared to a decade ago, exceeding 20% of the national total.

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MOEA: Southern Semiconductor Industry on the Rise, Info-Tech Employment Nears 30% of Manufacturing

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The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) released an overview of the information technology industry on the 5th, stating that in 2024, the number of employees in Taiwan's info-tech sector reached 850,000, accounting for nearly 30% of total manufacturing employment. The semiconductor industry cluster is expanding southward, with the share of semiconductor factories in the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region exceeding 20%, indicating the rise of the southern semiconductor industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where are Taiwan's semiconductor factories concentrated?: A: As of 2024, 269 factories (57.5%) are concentrated in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region, but the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region has also grown to 96 factories (over 20%).
Q: How many people work in the information electronics industry?: A: In 2024, there were 850,000 employees, accounting for 29.1% of the total manufacturing workforce.
Q: How much has the semiconductor industry grown in southern Taiwan?: A: The share of semiconductor factories in the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region has increased by 6 percentage points compared to a decade ago, exceeding 20% of the national total.