Summary
Taiwan's population is declining, with more deaths than births for 22 months straight. The island is close to becoming a "super-aged society" where 20% of the population is 65 or older. Authorities are trying to increase birth rates through various incentives, but these measures have not yet reversed the trend.
Key Facts
- Taiwan had more deaths than births for the 22nd month in a row.
- The population in Taiwan was 23,310,853 at the end of October, down by nearly 0.4% from the previous year.
- Births in October increased by almost 10% from the previous month, but were 21.6% lower than the same month last year.
- The percentage of people aged 65 and older in Taiwan reached 19.9%, close to the "super-aged society" mark.
- In Taipei, the percentage of residents aged 65 and older was 24%.
- There were 15,908 deaths in October, with an average of 1.7 deaths for every birth per minute.
- Taiwan is projected to have a population of just over 20.7 million by 2045, with 35% aged 65 or older.
- Measures like cash handouts and IVF subsidies aim to boost birth rates, but experts say they are insufficient.
