Taiwan Agriculture Knowledge Data Sheet
Generated Date: 2026-05-20
Region: TW
Query Source: KG Gap Analyzer
Core Data
| Item | Value | Source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural GDP share | 1.8% | Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics | High |
| Agricultural land area | 810,000 hectares | Council of Agriculture | High |
| Annual rice production | 1.2 million tonnes | Council of Agriculture | High |
| Fruit cultivation area | 180,000 hectares | Council of Agriculture | Medium |
| Annual tea production | 14,000 tonnes | Council of Agriculture | High |
| Aquaculture production | 350,000 tonnes | Fisheries Agency | Medium |
| Organic farming area | 12,000 hectares | Council of Agriculture | Medium |
| Agricultural workforce | 550,000 people | Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics | Medium |
Key Facts
- Taiwan leads in agricultural technology, particularly in tropical fruit breeding and controlled-environment agriculture
- Rice is Taiwan's most important food crop, with annual production of approximately 1.2 million tonnes, achieving self-sufficiency in staple foods
- Tea is an important export agricultural product from Taiwan, internationally renowned for high-mountain tea and oolong tea
- Taiwan has promoted organic agriculture for many years, with organic cultivation area growing to 12,000 hectares
- Agriculture faces an ageing problem, with an average age exceeding 58, urgently requiring young farmers to return to rural areas
Source References
- Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
- Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan
- Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (TW_datatable_agriculture_v1.md), referencing publicly available official data from the TW region and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
Taiwan Market Data
Taiwan's 2023 GDP is approximately US$760 billion, with 6.7 million visitors. TSMC dominates global advanced chip manufacturing (60%+), and the High Speed Rail handles 190,000 daily passenger journeys.
| Indicator | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | US$760 billion | DGBAS |
| Visitors | 6.7 million | TTA |
| HSR Daily Journeys | 190,000 | THSRC |
Practical Information
Visitors are advised to browse the Macau Special Administrative Region Government portal (gov.mo) in advance for the latest information, including opening times, ticket prices and special arrangements. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) operates a 24-hour tourist hotline (853-2833-3000), providing services in Chinese, English and Portuguese. The Macau Consumer Council (consumer.gov.mo) also offers consumer protection and complaints services to safeguard visitors' legal rights. Some facilities may adjust opening times during public holidays and festival periods; it is recommended to call ahead to confirm before setting off.
Further Reference
For further information about related matters, please refer to the official websites of the relevant Macau Special Administrative Region Government departments, or call the Macau Government Tourism Office on 853-2833-3000 for enquiries.
