Demographic Trends in Taiwan - Taiwan's total population as of the end of July this year is 23,337,936, reflecting a decrease of 8,805 people compared to June, marking 19 consecutive months of negative growth [1] - The population aged 65 and above is 4.58 million, accounting for 19.64% of the total population, with estimates suggesting Taiwan will officially enter a "super-aged society" this year when the percentage reaches 20% [1] - The total number of households in Taiwan is 9,815,928, an increase of 491,943 households year-on-year [1] Birth and Death Rates - In the first seven months of this year, there were 64,314 newborns, a decrease of 9,984 compared to the same period last year [1] - The number of births in July was 8,939, resulting in a crude birth rate of 4.51‰, which is a decline of 1,485 births from the previous year [1] - The number of deaths in July was 16,846, leading to a crude death rate of 8.50‰ [1] Population Projections - Taiwan's population peaked at 23.6 million in 2019 and has been declining annually since then, with a slight recovery expected in 2023 [1] - Projections indicate that Taiwan's total population may fall below 23 million by 2030 [1]