Taiwan has a thriving economy, and it’s evident in the staggering wealth of its top 30 billionaires. In 2023, the top five richest people in Taiwan are Zhang Congyuan, Terry Gou, Lin Shu-hong, Tsai Eng-meng, and Barry Lam.
Richest People in Taiwan 2023
Zhang Congyuan, the wealthiest of the lot, boasts a net worth of $9.6 billion, while Terry Gou comes in second with $7.5 billion. Lin Shu-hong and Tsai Eng-meng follow closely with $5.8 billion and $5.6 billion, respectively. Rounding up the top five is Barry Lam with a net worth of $5.1 billion. These individuals have made their fortunes through various business ventures, from technology to food and beverage, and have become an inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us as we delve into the lives of Taiwan’s top 30 billionaires.
Top 30 Billionaires in Taiwan 2023
| Rank | Global Rank | Name | Net Worth | Age | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207 | Zhang Congyuan | $9.6 B | 75 | shoes |
| 2 | 305 | Terry Gou | $7.5 B | 72 | electronics |
| 3 | 440 | Lin Shu-hong | $5.8 B | 94 | petrochemicals |
| 4 | 460 | Tsai Eng-meng | $5.6 B | 66 | food, beverages |
| 5 | 539 | Barry Lam | $5.1 B | 73 | electronics |
| 6 | 547 | Samuel Yin | $5.0 B | 72 | retail |
| 7 | 588 | Andre Koo Sr | $4.7 B | 55 | financial services |
| 8 | 619 | Pierre Chen | $4.5 B | 66 | electronics |
| 9 | 651 | Richard Tsai | $4.3 B | 65 | finance |
| 10 | 694 | Daniel Tsai | $4.1 B | 66 | finance |
| 11 | 778 | Tsai Hong-tu | $3.7 B | 70 | finance |
| 12 | 790 | Tsai Cheng-ta | $3.7 B | 72 | finance |
| 13 | 969 | Lin Ming-hsiung | $3.1 B | 73 | supermarkets |
| 14 | 1086 | Lin Chen-hai | $2.8 B | 75 | real estate |
| 15 | 1146 | Xie Weitong | $2.6 B | 66 | cobalt |
| 16 | 1250 | Chen Tei-fu | $2.5 B | 74 | herbal products |
| 17 | 1301 | K.C. Liu | $2.4 B | 68 | manufacturing |
| 18 | 1318 | Morris Chang | $2.3 B | 91 | semiconductors |
| 19 | 1340 | T.Y. Tsai | $2.3 B | 70 | finance |
| 20 | 1375 | Bruce Cheng | $2.2 B | 87 | electronics |
| 21 | 1381 | Tsai Ming-kai | $2.2 B | 72 | semiconductors |
| 22 | 1419 | Chao Teng-hsiung | $2.2 B | 78 | real estate |
| 23 | 1428 | Lin Chang Su-O | $2.1 B | 82 | real estate |
| 24 | 1446 | Douglas Hsu | $2.1 B | 80 | diversified |
| 25 | 1537 | Wang Ren-sheng | $2.0 B | 91 | retail |
| 26 | 1560 | Wang Chou-hsiong | $1.9 B | 82 | footwear |
| 27 | 1562 | Tseng Cheng | $1.9 B | 61 | petrochemicals |
| 28 | 1597 | Shi Wen-long | $1.9 B | 95 | plastics |
| 29 | 1657 | Wei Yin-Heng | $1.8 B | 64 | food, beverages |
| 30 | 1666 | Thomas Wu | $1.8 B | 72 | finance |
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Source: Forbes
