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Spain 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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Spain

Europe & Central Asia

76/ 100Safe
Credit: NRGDP: $1,582bn
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Taiwan

East Asia & Pacific

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

Category breakdown

74

Economic strength

Taiwan leads

82

78

Political stability

Spain leads

68

74

Business climate

Taiwan leads

80

72

Financial maturity

Taiwan leads

80

72

Growth outlook

72

Macro snapshot

1,582

GDP (USD bn)

+791.6 bn

790

2.5%

GDP growth (%)

-0.8 pp

3.3%

$33,280

GDP per capita (USD)

+280.0

$33,000

2.8%

Inflation (%)

+0.8 pp

2.0%

2.8%

FDI (% of GDP)

+1.3 pp

1.5%

108%

Public debt (% of GDP)

+79.5 pp

28%

48.1

Population (M)

+24.1M

24

Spain — strong sectors

  • Tourism12.0% of GDP82
  • Renewable Energy5.0% of GDP80
  • Automotive4.0% of GDP72
  • Agriculture3.0% of GDP68

Taiwan — strong sectors

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

Frequently asked

Which is better for investment: Spain or Taiwan?

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

Is Spain a safer market than Taiwan?

Risk classification puts Spain 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: Spain or Taiwan?

Spain is currently growing at 2.5% per year, vs 3.3% for Taiwan. Taiwan has the faster headline growth rate today.

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