Fab Capacity Utilization — Historical Time Series Data
TSMC and UMC utilization rates showing the two-speed recovery: leading-edge at 100% vs mature nodes at 65–75%.
Fab Capacity Utilization
TSMC and UMC utilization rates showing the two-speed recovery: leading-edge at 100% vs mature nodes at 65–75%.
9 data points·Unit: %·Last updated: Mar 2026
Data sparse before 2022. Public pricing data for this category is limited prior to the AI demand inflection. Data points before 2022 are single-source estimates and should be treated as directional only.
Data Table
| Period | Series | Value |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2022 | UMC Mature (>14nm) | ••• |
Q3 2022 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | ••• |
Q4 2022 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | ••• |
Q1 2023 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | ••• |
Q2 2023 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | ••• |
H2 2023 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | ••• |
2024 | TSMC Leading Edge (≤7nm) | 100% |
2024 | UMC Mature (>14nm) | 65% |
2024 (TSMC mature) | TSMC Mature (≥14nm) | 70% |
Methodology & Sources
Sources: TSMC quarterly earnings transcripts, SemiAnalysis earnings analysis, Deep Research (120 sources). Note: foundries do not disclose exact utilization by node; figures are analyst estimates from wafer shipment and revenue data.
Citations:
- Deep Research (120 sources) (Mar 2026)
- SemiAnalysis (Jan 2023)
- SemiAnalysis (Apr 2023)
- TSMC Annual Report 2024 (Feb 2025)