Taiwan Q4 GDP Jumps 12.68% in 2026, Fastest Expansion Since 1987 on AI Demand
Taiwan's gross domestic product expanded 12.68% in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking its strongest quarterly growth since 1987 and beating economists' median forecast of 8.75%. Robust demand for AI-related technology, rising private consumption, record trade surplus with the United States, and aggressive investment plans from TSMC underpinned the surge. Analysts expect this momentum to allow the central bank to keep its key policy rate at 2% through 2026.