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Taiwan Declares Super-Aged Status Amid Population Decline

1/10/2026

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Taiwan has officially become a super-aged society.
The total population is 23,299,132, including 4,673,155 seniors.
Last year, the population declined by 101,088.
The birthrate fell for the tenth year in a row, with 107,812 newborns compared to 134,856 in 2024.
Deaths last year totaled 200,268, a decrease of 1,839 from the previous year.

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Story summary

Taiwan has officially become a super-aged society.
The total population is 23,299,132, including 4,673,155 seniors.
Last year, the population declined by 101,088.
The birthrate fell for the tenth year in a row, with 107,812 newborns compared to 134,856 in 2024.
Deaths last year totaled 200,268, a decrease of 1,839 from the previous year.