Taiwan’s external position strengthened markedly at the end of 2025, with the current account surplus rising to USD 69.93 billion in the fourth quarter, up from USD 45.84 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The latest figures, updated on 26 February 2026, point to a substantial quarter‑on‑quarter expansion in the island’s balance with the rest of the world.
The sharp increase in the surplus in Q4 2025 highlights a significant improvement compared with the previous quarter, when the current account had already been robust at USD 45.84 billion. While the underlying drivers are not detailed in the data provided, the jump suggests a stronger net inflow from trade in goods and services, income, or transfers over the period.
With the current account reaching nearly USD 70 billion in the final quarter of 2025, Taiwan enters 2026 on a firmer external footing, a development closely watched by investors and policymakers tracking the island’s balance-of-payments strength and overall macroeconomic resilience.
