Core Insights - Taiwan's population is projected to reach 23,299,132 by the end of 2025, with individuals aged 65 and older accounting for 4,673,155, or 20.06% of the total population, marking the transition to a "super-aged society" [1] Population Trends - The population is expected to decrease by 101,088 individuals compared to the same period in 2024, continuing a trend of negative population growth for two consecutive years [1] - The number of newborns in Taiwan for 2025 is projected to be 107,812, representing a continuous decline over the past decade and reaching a new low [1] Mortality and Marriage Rates - The total number of deaths in 2025 is estimated at 200,268, resulting in an annual crude death rate of 8.58 per thousand, which is a decrease of 1,839 from 2024 [1] - The number of marriages is projected to be 104,376, leading to an annual crude marriage rate of 4.47 per thousand, which is a decrease of 18,685 from 2024 [1] Aging Society Classification - According to the World Health Organization, a society is classified as "aged" when 7% of the population is 65 or older, "aging" when it reaches 14%, and "super-aged" when it surpasses 20%. Taiwan became an "aged society" in 1993 and transitioned to a "super-aged society" in 2018 [1]
台湾迈入“超高龄社会”
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 18:42