In 2024, the share of the population in Taiwan aged 65 and older accounted for approximately 19.2 percent of the total population. While the share of old people on the island increased gradually over recent years, the percentage of the working-age population and the children have both declined. Taiwan’s aging population With one of the lowest fertility rates in the world and a steadily growing life expectancy, the average age of Taiwan’s population is increasing quickly, and the share of people aged 65 and above is expected to reach around 38.4 percent of the total population in 2050. This development is also reflected in Taiwan’s population pyramid, which shows that the size of the youngest age group is only half of the size of age groups between 40 and 60 years. The rapid aging of the populations puts a heavy burden on the social insurance system. Old-age dependency is expected to reach more than 70 percent by 2050, meaning that by then three people of working age will have to support two elders, compared to only one elder supported by four working people today. Aging societies in East Asia Today, many countries in East Asia have very low fertility rates and face the challenges of aging societies. This is especially true among those countries that experienced high economic growth in the past, which often resulted in quickly receding birth rates. Japan was one of the first East Asian countries witnessing this demographic change, as is reflected in its high median age. South Korea had the lowest fertility rate of all Asian countries in recent years, and with China, one of the largest populations on earth joined the ranks of quickly aging societies.

According to a projected five-year age distribution of the population of Taiwan as of end of 2024, the largest age cohort was that between 40 and 44 years of age, amounting to around *** million people. The total population of Taiwan ranged at approximately **** million people at the end of 2024. A breakdown of the population by broad age groups reveals that around ** percent of the total population was in working age between 15 and 64 years in 2024.

Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 20 to 24 data was reported at 301.958 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 320.117 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 20 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 301.958 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 320.117 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 264.027 Person th in 1990. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 20 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G003: Population: Population and Housing Census: By Region and Age.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Taiwan from 1950 to 2100*.The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the population of Taiwan was 41.7 years.

In 2024, the total population of Taiwan increased to approximately 23.4 million people. The significant drop in 2021 and 2022 was mainly due to people leaving the island during the coronavirus pandemic, while the natural growth rate was also slightly negative. The return of many people in 2023 led to a growth in population. According to national statistics and projections, population numbers entered a general declining path in 2020. Taiwan's demographic development Taiwan experienced rapid population growth in the 1950s and 60s, but alongside with economic development, growth rates decreased significantly. Falling birth figures have also been attributed to Taiwan’s family planning policy, which was aimed at keeping population growth at check. This led to a situation on the island where overall population density was very high and still growing, while the total fertility rate dropped quickly and eventually reached extremely low levels compared internationally. In the 21st century, the challenges of a quickly aging society became more and more apparent and the government initiated family friendly and birth promoting policies. However, fertility still kept on decreasing and reached a historical low in 2010 at 0.9 births per woman on average, and only in recent years has the number of births increased slightly. Implications of an aging society Today's Taiwan, like many East Asian societies, faces the challenges of a rapidly aging population. While the share of the population aged 65 and older accounted to around 18 percent in 2023, it is projected to reach 43 percent in 2060. The old-age dependency ratio, which denotes the relation of people of 65 years and above to the working-age population, is expected to reach around 87 percent in those years. This puts heavy pressure on the working people and the economy as a whole. However, compared to mainland China, which is in a very much comparable demographic situation, Taiwan enjoys the advantage of a relatively wealthy society, which helps to curb the negative economic effects of an aging population.

Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 35 to 39 data was reported at 136.967 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 160.510 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 35 to 39 data is updated yearly, averaging 136.967 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.510 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 134.060 Person th in 1990. Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 35 to 39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G003: Population: Population and Housing Census: By Region and Age.

The total population in Taiwan was estimated at 23.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Taiwan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The estimated number of single-age registered population in Taiwan and Fujian areas by gender and total at the end of the year. The registered population refers to the citizens of the Republic of China who have a household registration in the country, including foreign nationals who have obtained household registration status in Taiwan, but does not include foreigners residing in Taiwan for work or study.

As of the end of December 2023, there were ******* newborn children below *** year of age living in Taiwan. The largest age cohort was that of people aged 44 with ******* individuals.

Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 25 to 29 data was reported at 385.810 Person th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 310.775 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 25 to 29 data is updated yearly, averaging 316.667 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 385.810 Person th in 2010 and a record low of 310.775 Person th in 2000. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 25 to 29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G003: Population: Population and Housing Census: By Region and Age.

Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 5 to 9 data was reported at 193.540 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 276.984 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 5 to 9 data is updated yearly, averaging 276.984 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 316.799 Person th in 1990 and a record low of 193.540 Person th in 2010. Taiwan Population: New Taipei City: Age 5 to 9 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G003: Population: Population and Housing Census: By Region and Age.

Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 to 24 data was reported at 2,807.000 Person th in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,816.000 Person th for Sep 2018. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 to 24 data is updated monthly, averaging 3,374.500 Person th from Jan 1978 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 490 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,556.000 Person th in Feb 2001 and a record low of 2,807.000 Person th in Oct 2018. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G007: Labour Force Survey: Population: By Age and Marital Status.

In 2023, the share of the population in Taiwan aged 65 years and above reached around ***** percent of the total population. As the population of Taiwan is aging rapidly, this share is projected to grow to ** percent in 2060.

Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 25 to 29 data was reported at 150.436 Person th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 139.645 Person th for 2000. Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 25 to 29 data is updated yearly, averaging 150.436 Person th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 166.229 Person th in 1990 and a record low of 139.645 Person th in 2000. Taiwan Population: Tainan City: Age 25 to 29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G003: Population: Population and Housing Census: By Region and Age.

Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 50 to 54 data was reported at 1,809.000 Person th in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1,809.000 Person th for Sep 2018. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 50 to 54 data is updated monthly, averaging 892.000 Person th from Jan 1978 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 490 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,858.000 Person th in Nov 2015 and a record low of 710.000 Person th in Mar 1978. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 50 to 54 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G007: Labour Force Survey: Population: By Age and Marital Status.

The demographic indicators of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan were compiled from (1) the World Bank United Nations (UN) Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) UN Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Program. The dataset consists of descriptive demographic statistics of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan and includes the following indicators: (1) total population, (2) population by broad age groups, (3) annual rate of population change, (4) crude birth rate and crude death rate, (5) annual number of births and deaths, (6) total fertility, (7) mortality under age 5, (8) life expectancy at birth by sex, (9) life expectancy at birth (both sexes combined), (10) annual natural change and net migration, (11) population by age and sex: 2101, (12) annual number of deaths per 1,000 population, and (13) annual number of deaths.

In 2023, the size of the population in working age between ** and ** in Taiwan dropped to approximately ***** million people. As the fertility rate in Taiwan is extremely low and immigraton is limited, the working age population is projected to shrink gradually to around ***** million in 2030.

To help people understand the housing situation in our country, we collected census data from the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics in 2000 and 2010, and calculated the distribution and trends of housing types in our country based on population changes by gender and age.

Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 and Over: Never Married data was reported at 7,285.000 Person th in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,208.000 Person th for Sep 2018. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 and Over: Never Married data is updated monthly, averaging 6,115.000 Person th from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 285 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,319.000 Person th in Nov 2017 and a record low of 4,939.000 Person th in Jan 1995. Taiwan Population: Civilian: Age 15 and Over: Never Married data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G007: Labour Force Survey: Population: By Age and Marital Status.

Population: Civilian: 15 or Above: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data was reported at 395.963 Person th in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 441.011 Person th for 2000. Population: Civilian: 15 or Above: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data is updated yearly, averaging 418.487 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2010, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 441.011 Person th in 2000 and a record low of 395.963 Person th in 2010. Population: Civilian: 15 or Above: Taiwan Area: Chiayi County data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.G028: Working Age Population and Employment: Population and Housing Census.