Is incest between adults a crime in Taiwan?

Criminal offense

Criminal offense

Taiwan is one of 111 countries classified “Criminal offense” for incest between adults — 68% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked
15 September 2026
How it was classified
Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Hong Kong
Criminal offense
Macau
Legal between adults
Philippines
Criminal offense
South Korea
Legal between adults
Vietnam
Criminal offense
North Korea
Criminal offense

Other laws in Taiwan

Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage legal
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
16–17
Sex Work
Varies by region
Divorce
Legal
Non-Binary Recognition
Recognized
Marriage Age
18+

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