Average IQ in Taiwan

Demographics

Population size: Approximately 23.8 million.

Life expectancy: About 80.9 years.

Birth rate: Around 8.29 births/1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Estimated 42 years.

Percentage of the urban population: About 79%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Varies by occupation and region, but as of 2020, the monthly average salary was around TWD 40,981.

Unemployment rate: Approximately 3.8% (as of 2020).

Inflation rate: Roughly 1.2% in 2020.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: Data not readily available, but Taiwan is known to invest heavily in tech, especially in semiconductor manufacturing.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels: Most adults have at least a secondary education. Specific distribution numbers might vary.

Number of educational institutions per 10,000 population: Data not immediately available.

Average expenditure on education: Around 3% of GDP.

Duration of education: Basic education lasts for 9 years, followed by 3 years of senior high school. Tertiary education varies based on the program.

Percentage of the population with internet access: Approximately 84%.

Percentage of literate population: Over 98%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: About 45% of adults have some form of tertiary education.

Number of scientific publications per 10,000 population: Data not immediately available.

Number of libraries or cultural centers per 10,000 population: Data not immediately available.

Scientific and research indicator

Number of scientists and researchers per 10,000 population: Data not immediately available.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Data not immediately available.