How many ethnic groups are there in Taiwan?
Taiwan is a multicultural region with a rich and diverse ethnic composition. In recent years, topics about Taiwanese ethnicity have appeared frequently on social media and news platforms, especially discussions about indigenous groups. This article will combine hot topics and structured data in the past 10 days to analyze Taiwan’s ethnic composition in detail.
1. Taiwan’s ethnic composition

Taiwan's ethnic groups mainly include Han and aboriginal ethnic groups. Among them, the Han people are divided into Hokkien, Hakka and people from other provinces; the aboriginal people are divided into 16 officially recognized ethnic groups. The following is detailed data on Taiwan’s ethnic composition:
| ethnic category | ethnic group name | Proportion of population (approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Han nationality | Hokkien | 70% |
| Hakka | 15% | |
| Provincial people | 10% | |
| Aboriginal people | 16 officially recognized ethnic groups | 2% |
2. The 16 ethnic groups of Taiwan’s aboriginal peoples
Taiwan's aboriginal ethnic groups are the earliest inhabitants of the island, and there are currently 16 officially recognized ethnic groups. The following are the names of these groups and their main distribution areas:
| ethnic group name | Main distribution areas |
|---|---|
| Amis | Hualien, Taitung |
| Atayal | New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu |
| Paiwan | Pingtung, Taitung |
| Bunun | Nantou, Taitung |
| Puinan | Taitung |
| Rukai | Pingtung, Taitung |
| Tsou | Chiayi, Kaohsiung |
| Saisiyat | Hsinchu, Miaoli |
| Yami tribe (Tawu tribe) | orchid island |
| Thao | nantou |
| Kavalan tribe | Hualien |
| Taroko | Hualien |
| Sakiraiya | Hualien |
| Seediq | Nantou, Hualien |
| La Aruwa | kaohsiung |
| Kanakana rich people | kaohsiung |
3. Hot topics in the past 10 days: Protection and inheritance of Taiwan’s national culture
Recently, the protection and inheritance of Taiwan’s national culture has become a hot topic. The following are relevant discussion points on social media and news platforms in the past 10 days:
| topic | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal language revitalization plan | high |
| Modern challenges to traditional festivals | in |
| Aboriginal land rights disputes | high |
| Distribution of educational resources for ethnic minorities | in |
4. Future Prospects of Taiwan’s National Culture
Taiwan's ethnic diversity is an important part of its culture. With the development of society, how to balance modernization and the protection of traditional culture has become an important issue. The government and social organizations are promoting the inheritance and development of national culture through various methods such as legislation, education and social activities.
In the future, Taiwan's national culture will continue to radiate new vitality in diversity and inclusion, contributing unique strength to global cultural diversity.
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