Taiwan's Population Crisis Worsens
Summary
Taiwan is experiencing a demographic crisis as deaths have outnumbered births for 21 months in a row. This situation is making it difficult for Taiwan to support its growing elderly population with fewer people of working age. Government efforts to encourage births through financial incentives face challenges as the birth rate continues to decline.Key Facts
- Taiwan's population decreased by over 87,000 people from the same time last year.
- The crude birth rate in Taiwan is 4.49 per 1,000 people, one of the lowest globally.
- In September, Taiwan had 8,603 newborns but still 3,189 fewer than the previous year.
- Deaths in September were 15,837, which is fewer than the previous year but more than August.
- People aged 65 and over make up 19.8% of Taiwan's population.
- Those of reproductive age, from 20 to 48, now make up just under 42% of the population.
- Taiwan's government approved new birth incentives, including a cash allowance per newborn.
- Taiwan is expected to become a "super-aged society" like Japan and South Korea by the end of the year.
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