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Taiwan's Birth Rate Hits Historic Low Amid Decline

5/11/2025

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Taiwan faces a sobering reality as it marks its lowest birth rate in history, with just 8,684 newborns in April. This alarming trend has led to a population decline for the 16th month in a row, now totaling 23,365,274—a drop of nearly 50,000 from last year. Amidst 17,205 deaths and a net migration loss of 947, only 6,520 marriages were recorded, including 167 same-sex unions.

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Taiwan faces a sobering reality as it marks its lowest birth rate in history, with just 8,684 newborns in April. This alarming trend has led to a population decline for the 16th month in a row, now totaling 23,365,274—a drop of nearly 50,000 from last year. Amidst 17,205 deaths and a net migration loss of 947, only 6,520 marriages were recorded, including 167 same-sex unions.