15.998 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 17
29.455 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 35
5 nationwide television networks operating roughly 75 TV stations; about 85% of households utilize multi-channel cable TV; national and regional radio networks with about 170 radio stations (2008)
16.147 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 24
total: 1,580 km
country comparison to the world: 79
standard gauge: 345 km 1.435-m gauge (345 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 1,085 km 1.067-m gauge (685 km electrified); 150 km 0.762-m gauge
note: the 0.762 gauge track belongs to th
total: 41,475 km
country comparison to the world: 86
paved: 41,033 km (includes 720 km of expressways)
unpaved: 442 km (2009)
4,000 km
note: 3,701 km are navigable throughout the year by boats with drafts up to 0.9 meters; numerous minor waterways serve shallow-draft native craft
major seaport(s): Chilung (Keelung), Kaohsiung, Hualian,
Taichung container port(s) (TEUs): Chilung (Keelung) (1,749,388),
Kaohsiung (9,363,289),
Taichung (1,383,578)
total: 112
country comparison to the world: 47
by type: bulk carrier 35, cargo 20, chemical tanker 1, container
31, passenger/cargo 4, petroleum tanker 12, refrigerated cargo 7, roll on/roll off 2
foreign-owned: 3 (France 2, Vietna
37 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 107
