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Canada vs Taiwan

A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.

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Canada

North America

Leader
83/ 100Safe
Credit: AAAGDP: $2,140bn
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Taiwan

East Asia & Pacific

76/ 100Safe
Credit: AA+GDP: $790bn

Overall: Canada ranks higher

Canada scores 83/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Taiwan at 76/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.

Category breakdown

82

Economic strength

82

90

Political stability

Canada leads

68

85

Business climate

Canada leads

80

80

Financial maturity

80

72

Growth outlook

72

Macro snapshot

2,140

GDP (USD bn)

+1350.0 bn

790

1.5%

GDP growth (%)

-1.8 pp

3.3%

$54,000

GDP per capita (USD)

+21000.0

$33,000

2.8%

Inflation (%)

+0.8 pp

2.0%

2.2%

FDI (% of GDP)

+0.7 pp

1.5%

106%

Public debt (% of GDP)

+78.0 pp

28%

40

Population (M)

+16.0M

24

Canada — strong sectors

  • Energy8.0% of GDP88
  • Mining5.0% of GDP82
  • Financial Services7.0% of GDP80
  • Technology6.0% of GDP78

Taiwan — strong sectors

  • Semiconductors15.0% of GDP98
  • Technology18.0% of GDP92
  • Manufacturing28.0% of GDP85

Frequently asked

Which is better for investment: Canada or Taiwan?

Our composite investment index gives Canada a score of 83/100 and Taiwan a score of 76/100. Canada ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.

Is Canada a safer market than Taiwan?

Risk classification puts Canada as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate) and Taiwan as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate).

Which has higher GDP growth: Canada or Taiwan?

Canada is currently growing at 1.5% per year, vs 3.3% for Taiwan. Taiwan has the faster headline growth rate today.

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