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Taiwan Faces Demographic Crisis: Record Low Births Plummet

6/14/2025

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Taiwan's population continues its downward spiral, now at 23,355,470 after 17 months of decline. A mere 8,433 babies were born last month, marking a record low, while 15,382 lives were lost. With a birthrate of just 4.25 per 1,000 and more residents leaving than arriving, the island faces a demographic crisis.

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Taiwan's population continues its downward spiral, now at 23,355,470 after 17 months of decline. A mere 8,433 babies were born last month, marking a record low, while 15,382 lives were lost. With a birthrate of just 4.25 per 1,000 and more residents leaving than arriving, the island faces a demographic crisis.