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Taiwan’s birthrate hit a record low in April, with only 8,684 newborns. Population declines continue, impacting labor markets. AI and automation are key strategies to address these challenges.

Taiwan’s population fell for the 16th month in April, with births at a record low and a net migration loss. Taoyuan City saw growth, while Lienchiang County declined.

Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior reports a record low in births for 2024, continuing a nine-year decline. The population fell by 20,222, with deaths and marriages also decreasing.

Taiwan’s birth rate continues to decline, even in the Year of the Dragon, with fewer than 100,000 births recorded in 2024. Experts highlight the need for long-term solutions to address cultural and economic challenges.

Taiwan’s population is projected to drop from 23.4 million in 2024 to 14.97 million by 2070, according to the National Development Council. The report highlights the shift to a ＂super-aged society＂ by 2025, with over 20% of the population aged 65 and above. This demographic change poses economic challenges but also opportunities for industrial transformation.

Discover how Taipei’s newborn numbers are rising, surpassing deaths for the first time since last October, as Mayor Chiang Wan-an highlights the city’s demographic shift and effective pro-birth policies.

Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is addressing the city’s declining population, focusing on creating a more livable city with child and senior-friendly policies.

Explore how Taiwan’s low birthrate impacts its future, with a focus on declining elementary school populations, cultural influences, and successful local policies to combat this trend.

Discover how Taiwan addresses its military manpower challenge amid a declining birth rate, with conscriptable males falling below 100,000. Learn about the MOI’s law amendments and the MND’s efforts to boost numbers.

Taiwan ranks second in Asia for freedom according to the Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2024 report, scoring 94 just behind Japan’s 96. The report highlights global decline in freedom for the 18th consecutive year, affecting a fifth of the world’s population. Taiwan maintains its ＂Free＂ nation status with high scores in Political Rights and Civil Liberties, while China is labeled as ＂Not Free＂ with significantly lower scores.

As Taiwan’s 2024 National Elections near, challenges in recruiting sufficient poll workers arise despite salary increases and legal changes. New Taipei City has filled its needs, but workload disparities and concerns over pay equity persist.

The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Assisted Reproduction Act, including one that would allow a surviving spouse to use embryos for having children after the death of their partner. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is considering expanding the legislation to include same-sex couples, single individuals, and surrogate pregnancies. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan suggested a public hearing to gather feedback due to the ethical, legal, and child welfare considerations involved. The current law only permits assisted reproduction for married couples, excluding single women and lesbian couples. Taiwan also does not currently recognize surrogacy as legal, creating unresolved issues regarding the parental status of children born through such arrangements. The debate reflects the government’s attempt to address societal changes and demographic challenges, particularly concerns about population decline.

Hualien County Magistrate welcomes LGBTQ+ couples to mass wedding ceremonies. Concerns raised about gender-specific terms on registration forms. Civil Affairs Department clarifies no refusal to include any group. LGBTQ+ organizations urge government to respect gender diversity.

As Taiwan’s birthrate continues to decline, the population is getting older while the number of single-person households is getting higher. 

The Ministry of Education announced this year’s registration rate for colleges and universities. For 19 schools, the registration rate did not hit 60%, setting a record low for the past couple of years.