The semiconductor industry is the sector within the technology industry in which companies conceive, design, and manufacture semiconductors, a fundamental component of modern electronic devices such as cell phones, televisions, and computers. As the world has become more dependent on computers and electronics continue to enhance the capabilities of devices ranging from doorbells to motor vehicles, semiconductors have become increasingly important. The semiconductor field is dominated by a handful of countries.
Top 5 Countries That Produce the Most Semiconductors:
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- United States
- China
What Country Produces the Most Semiconductors?
Taiwan
The tiny East Asian country of Taiwan, whose diplomatic status is disputed by China, is the world’s undisputed leader in terms of raw semiconductor manufacturing. This is largely due to the work of a single company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) which singlehandedly manufactures roughly 50% of the world’s semiconductors. Unlike semiconductor manufacturers such as Samsung or Intel, which produce semiconductors for use in their own products, TSMC manufactures semiconductors for many other companies, including Apple, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and more. This is known as the foundry model of business.
Source World Population Review
