台湾总人口连续21个月负增长
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-10 09:56

Core Insights - Taiwan's population has been experiencing negative growth for 21 consecutive months, with a total population of 23.317 million as of September 2025 [1] - The demographic breakdown shows that 11.58% of the population is aged 0-14, 68.62% is aged 15-64, and 19.8% is aged 65 and above, indicating a potential shift towards an aging society [1] - In September, Taiwan's population decreased by 87,107 year-on-year and by 11,312 month-on-month, with a net migration loss of 4,528 people [1] Population Trends - The number of births in Taiwan for the first three quarters of the year was 81,381, a decrease of 16,352 compared to the same period last year [1] - The peak birth month was February with 10,407 newborns, while May recorded a historical low of 8,433 births [1] - The ongoing trends of declining birth rates and increasing aging population are expected to exacerbate Taiwan's demographic challenges [1]