台湾正式迈入“超高龄社会”

Core Insights - Taiwan officially enters a "super-aged society" as the population aged 65 and above reaches 4,673,155, accounting for 20.06% of the total population by the end of 2025 [1] Population Trends - The total population of Taiwan is projected to be 23,299,132 by the end of 2025, reflecting a decrease of 101,088 individuals compared to the same period in 2024, indicating a continued trend of negative population growth for two consecutive years [1] - The number of newborns in Taiwan is expected to be 107,812 in 2025, marking a continuous decline over the past decade and reaching a new low [1] Mortality and Marriage Rates - The overall number of deaths in Taiwan is projected to be 200,268, resulting in an annual crude death rate of 8.58 per thousand, which is a decrease of 1,839 individuals compared to 2024 [1] - The number of marriages is estimated at 104,376, leading to an annual crude marriage rate of 4.47 per thousand, which represents a decrease of 18,685 marriages compared to 2024 [1] Aging Society Classification - According to the World Health Organization, a society is classified as "highly aged" when the population aged 65 and above reaches 7%, "aged society" at 14%, and "super-aged society" at 20%. Taiwan transitioned to a "highly aged society" in 1993 and to an "aged society" in 2018 [1]