Summary
Taiwan's population has been declining for 23 months, with deaths outnumbering births. The island's fertility rate is near an all-time low, raising concerns about the future economic impact of an aging population. Taiwan ranks among the lowest in fertility globally and is working to address this challenge with new subsidies.
Key Facts
- Taiwan's population fell by 96,710 people or 0.41% as of November compared to the same time in 2024.
- In November, there were 7,946 births, which is about a 16% increase from the previous year.
- The number of deaths was 14,771, occurring approximately every 2.9 minutes.
- Taiwan's fertility rate is projected to be 0.87, close to the record low of previous years.
- Taiwan's fertility rate is slightly higher than South Korea's rate of 0.75, the lowest in the world.
- Women in Taiwan are delaying marriage and childbirth, impacting the birth rate.
- Taiwan's government introduced a subsidy offer of $100,000 New Taiwan dollars ($3,200) per child to encourage births.
- By the end of the year, people aged 65 and older are expected to make up one-fifth of Taiwan's population, characterizing it as a "super-aged society."
