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Taiwan Media Industry Statistics

OOH ad revenue jumped 12% to NT$18B in 2023—discover where Taiwan’s street-to-screen attention is heading next.
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Taiwan Media Industry Statistics
Aisha OkonkwoWritten by Aisha Okonkwo·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval
Last verified Jul 12, 2026
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This page maps Taiwan’s media industry across platforms, audiences, and the demand signals behind each channel. It examines how digital ads have reshaped ad budgets, alongside online video habits and the influencers amplified by social and e-commerce platforms. You’ll also see reach and revenue across print, radio, and broadcasting—plus household cable access and how regional exports feed programming demand.

Key Takeaways

  • Taiwan's total media ad market valued NT$250 billion in 2022.
  • Digital ads overtook TV at 42% share of total ad spend 2023.
  • E-commerce platforms allocated 35% of ad budgets to influencers 2022.
  • Taiwan digital media users reached 19.8 million (85% penetration) in 2023.
  • LINE news app had 7.2 million monthly active users in Taiwan 2023.
  • Online video consumption averaged 2.5 hours daily per user in 2022.
  • Taiwan print media circulation totaled 2.8 million daily newspapers in 2022.
  • United Daily News (UDN) sold 780,000 copies daily average in 2023.
  • Magazine market revenue declined 7.2% to NT$6.1 billion in 2022.
  • Taiwan radio advertising revenue reached NT$4.8 billion in 2022, growing 5.1% YoY amid traffic reports demand.
  • BCC (Broadcasting Corporation of China) commanded 22.7% listenership share in Taipei in Q1 2023.
  • Taiwan had 178 FM radio stations operating in 2023, with 65% commercial.
  • In 2022, Taiwan's terrestrial television industry generated NT$52.3 billion in total revenue, with public broadcasters accounting for 28% of the market share dominated by CTV and TTV.
  • Taiwan's cable TV penetration rate reached 82.3% of households in 2023, serving over 9.2 million subscribers primarily through providers like Taiwan Broadband and Eastern Broadcasting.
  • In Q4 2023, TVBS held a 15.4% audience share in prime-time slots (7-10 PM) among viewers aged 20-49, boosted by drama series popularity.

Taiwan’s ad and media shifts digital fast, with online video dominance, rising OOH, and expanding TV audiences in 2023.

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Digital Media25 stats

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Taiwan digital media users reached 19.8 million (85% penetration) in 2023.
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LINE news app had 7.2 million monthly active users in Taiwan 2023.
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Online video consumption averaged 2.5 hours daily per user in 2022.
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YouTube held 72% share of online video market in Taiwan 2023.
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Netflix subscribers grew to 2.1 million in Taiwan by Q3 2023.
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Social media ad spend hit NT$45.6 billion, 28% YoY growth 2022.
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Facebook daily users averaged 16.5 million in Taiwan 2023.
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News website traffic topped 1.2 billion pageviews monthly 2023.
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TikTok videos views from Taiwan media reached 15 billion annually 2022.
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Digital news subscriptions generated NT$3.8 billion for publishers 2023.
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68% of Taiwanese accessed news via mobile apps in 2023 surveys.
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friDay Video OTT platform had 1.8 million paid users 2023.
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Instagram influencers drove 25% of digital media engagement 2022.
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Online gaming streams averaged 500,000 concurrent viewers 2023.
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E-commerce live streams generated NT$120 billion media value 2022.
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Podcast listeners grew to 4.5 million monthly in Taiwan 2023.
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Digital media employed 35,000 content creators in 2022.
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WeChat articles from Taiwan media reached 10 million reads daily 2023.
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Short-form video platforms captured 40% of under-30 media time 2023.
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Digital ad programmatic buying rose to 55% of total spend 2022.
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KKTV local dramas streamed 300 million hours in 2023.
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92% internet penetration enabled digital media dominance 2023.
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Online news fake news reports hit 12,000 cases handled 2022.
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Twitch Taiwan streams averaged 200,000 viewers peak 2023 esports.
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Digital media market CAGR forecasted 9.2% to 2027.
Interpretation

Digital Media Interpretation

In Taiwan’s digital media landscape, broad reach is strong with 19.8 million users at 85% penetration in 2023, while online video remains the key driver with YouTube capturing 72% of the market and users watching 2.5 hours daily in 2022.

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Print Media21 stats

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Taiwan print media circulation totaled 2.8 million daily newspapers in 2022.
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United Daily News (UDN) sold 780,000 copies daily average in 2023.
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Magazine market revenue declined 7.2% to NT$6.1 billion in 2022.
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Liberty Times held 28.4% market share in paid dailies 2023.
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Apple Daily ceased operations in 2021, reducing total circulation by 15%.
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Women's magazines like Marie Claire Taiwan printed 120,000 issues monthly 2022.
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Print ad spend fell to NT$12.4 billion in 2023, 18% YoY drop.
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China Times circulation dropped to 450,000 daily amid digital shift 2023.
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45% of newspaper revenue from subscriptions in 2022 surveys.
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Comic magazines (manga) generated NT$1.2 billion, 20% of total mag market 2023.
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Print media employed 18,200 journalists in Taiwan 2022 census.
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Weekend editions boosted sales by 35% for major dailies in 2023.
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Regional newspapers like Taiwan Shin Sheng Daily served 300,000 readers 2022.
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Print readership among 18-24 fell to 12% in 2023, per surveys.
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CommonWealth Magazine reached 250,000 subscribers digitally+print 2023.
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Newsprint import costs rose 22% impacting margins in 2022.
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62% of print ads were classifieds in local papers 2023.
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Print media recycling rate hit 89% in Taiwan 2022 environmental report.
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Business dailies like Economic Daily News sold 180,000 copies 2023.
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Print market projected to shrink 5% CAGR to 2027 per PwC.
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Sports newspapers captured 8% of total circulation in 2022.
Interpretation

Print Media Interpretation

In Taiwan’s print media, daily newspaper reach remains sizeable but is increasingly fragile, with circulation still at 2.8 million copies in 2022 while major shifts like Apple Daily’s 2021 shutdown cut overall circulation by 15% and helped keep competition tight as Liberty Times reached a 28.4% share in paid dailies in 2023.

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Radio Media23 stats

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Taiwan radio advertising revenue reached NT$4.8 billion in 2022, growing 5.1% YoY amid traffic reports demand.
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BCC (Broadcasting Corporation of China) commanded 22.7% listenership share in Taipei in Q1 2023.
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Taiwan had 178 FM radio stations operating in 2023, with 65% commercial.
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Morning drive-time shows captured 38% of total radio listening hours in 2022.
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Hit FM topped charts with 18.2% market share among 20-34 urban listeners in 2023.
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Digital radio (DAB+) coverage expanded to 70% of Taiwan in 2023 pilots.
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Radio news listenership peaked at 2.1 million daily in 2022 election coverage.
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ICRT (International Community Radio) reached 1.2 million expat listeners monthly in 2023.
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Taiwan radio industry employed 12,400 staff in 2022, 35% in programming.
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Podcast integration boosted radio apps downloads by 28% YoY in 2023.
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Evening talk shows on Ktis held 14.5% share in Kaohsiung 2023 surveys.
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Radio ad spots aired 450,000 times daily across Taiwan in 2022.
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Public radio PTS-FM invested NT$150 million in music content 2023.
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55% of drivers aged 25-44 tuned into radio during commutes in 2023.
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UDN Radio exported talk shows to 5 ASEAN countries in 2022, revenue NT$80 million.
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Radio listenership among seniors over 65 was 42.3% daily in 2023.
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Digital streaming accounted for 22% of total radio consumption in 2023.
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BCC weather segments reached 3.5 million listeners weekly in typhoon season 2023.
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Taiwan radio market projected CAGR 1.5% to 2027 per industry reports.
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Female audience dominated 52% of lifestyle programs on FM100 in 2022.
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Radio stations produced 8,500 hours of original talk content annually 2023.
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Spotify radio playlists gained 15% Taiwanese users in 2023 integration.
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Night-time listening hours grew 12% due to remote work trends 2023.
Interpretation

Radio Media Interpretation

Radio media in Taiwan is seeing steady growth and audience concentration, with 2022 revenue hitting NT$4.8 billion and morning drive-time accounting for 38% of listening hours, while major players like BCC hold 22.7% share in Taipei and Hit FM leads 20-34 urban listeners with 18.2% in 2023.

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Television Media29 stats

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In 2022, Taiwan's terrestrial television industry generated NT$52.3 billion in total revenue, with public broadcasters accounting for 28% of the market share dominated by CTV and TTV.
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Taiwan's cable TV penetration rate reached 82.3% of households in 2023, serving over 9.2 million subscribers primarily through providers like Taiwan Broadband and Eastern Broadcasting.
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In Q4 2023, TVBS held a 15.4% audience share in prime-time slots (7-10 PM) among viewers aged 20-49, boosted by drama series popularity.
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Taiwan produced 1,248 hours of original TV dramas in 2022, with 65% exported to Southeast Asia markets like Thailand and Vietnam.
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Digital terrestrial TV (DTT) adoption hit 95.6% nationwide by end-2023, covering 99.9% of the population with HD signals.
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In 2021, sports broadcasting rights for Olympics generated NT$1.2 billion in ad revenue for CTS and EBC networks.
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Female viewers aged 25-44 comprised 42.7% of news program audience on FTV in 2023, driven by political coverage.
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Taiwan's TV ad spend grew 4.2% YoY to NT$38.9 billion in 2022, with 55% allocated to primetime slots.
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SETTV aired 320 episodes of variety shows in 2023, achieving an average rating of 2.8% among urban households.
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Public TV Service (PTS) invested NT$800 million in documentary production in 2022, reaching 15 million viewers annually.
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In 2023, 68% of Taiwanese households subscribed to at least one premium TV channel package, up from 61% in 2020.
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TTV's golden age dramas captured 12.1% market share in 2022, with exports valued at NT$450 million.
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Interactive TV features were used by 23.4% of viewers during 2023 Lunar New Year specials on major networks.
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Taiwan TV industry employed 28,500 full-time workers in 2022, with 40% in content creation roles.
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4K UHD TV penetration in Taiwan reached 35.2% of households by mid-2023, accelerating content upgrades.
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Evening news on CTiTV averaged 1.45 million viewers daily in 2023, leading commercial broadcasters.
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Taiwan's TV export value surged 18% to NT$2.1 billion in 2022, targeting Japan and Korea markets.
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72% of Taiwanese under 35 watched TV via smart TVs or streaming apps in 2023 surveys.
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Formosa TV (FTV) produced 180 hours of news content weekly in 2023, with 55% digital cross-platform.
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Cable TV churn rate dropped to 4.1% in 2023 due to bundled internet services.
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PTS children's programming reached 85% coverage of preschool audience in 2022 ratings.
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Taiwan TV stations aired 15,200 ads per day on average in 2023 primetime.
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8K TV test broadcasts began in Taipei in 2023, covering 10 channels experimentally.
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TV drama 'Someday or One Day' sequel boosted SETTV ratings by 45% in 2023.
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Taiwan's TV market CAGR projected at 2.8% from 2023-2027 per PwC outlook.
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Overseas Taiwanese viewers consumed 25% of PTS content via OTT in 2022.
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Local content quota for cable TV mandated 60% by NCC regulations in 2023.
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Taiwan TV households totaled 8.95 million in 2023 census data.
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Primetime variety shows on TVBS averaged 3.2 rating points in 2023.
Interpretation

Television Media Interpretation

Television media in Taiwan is becoming increasingly digital and export oriented, with digital terrestrial TV adoption reaching 95.6% nationwide by end 2023 while 1,248 hours of original dramas in 2022 saw 65% exported to Southeast Asia.
report visual · Comparison

Taiwan’s ad spend shifts: digital leads, programmatic drives

Digital ads captured the largest share of ad spend, with programmatic increasingly powering digital buys.

Taiwan's total media ad market valued NT$250 billion in 2022.$250 billion
Programmatic ad transactions reached 60% of digital buys 2023.
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Digital ads overtook TV at 42% share of total ad spend 2023.
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