Taiwan's Total Population in April Exceeds 23.26 Million, Negative Growth for 28 Consecutive Months
Taiwan's total population was 23,262,544 in April 2024, marking 28 consecutive months of decline. The number of newborns was 8,144, a slight decrease from March. The nation entered a super-aged society last year, indicating deepening issues of low birth rates and an aging population.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lai Yu-chen, Taipei, May 8) According to statistics from the Ministry of Interior, as of the end of April this year, Taiwan's total population was 23,262,544, marking 28 consecutive months of negative growth. The number of newborns in April was 8,144, a slight decrease compared to March, continuing a downward trend.
The Ministry of Interior today announced household registration statistics for April 115 (2026). As of the end of April, Taiwan's total population was 23,262,544, a decrease of 102,730 people compared to the same period last year, and 8,024 fewer people compared to March.
Regarding the number of newborns, 8,144 births were recorded in April, translating to an annual crude birth rate of 4.26 per thousand. This was a slight decrease compared to both the same period last year and March. By county and city, the highest crude birth rate was in Lienchiang County at 8.92 per thousand, followed by Taitung County at 6.08 per thousand and Penghu County at 6.05 per thousand; the lowest were Chiayi County at 2.61 per thousand, Keelung City at 2.91 per thousand, and Chiayi City at 3.02 per thousand.
The number of deaths in April was 15,994, translating to an annual crude death rate of 8.36 per thousand, a decrease of 1,211 people compared to the same period last year, and 2,613 fewer people compared to March.
Concerning social increase through migration, the number of inbound migrants in April was 69,085, 36,912 fewer than in March; the number of outbound migrants was 69,259, also 36,634 fewer than the previous month. The net migration was negative 174 people.
After subtracting deaths from births, the "natural population increase" for Taiwan in April was negative 7,850 people. If calculated by subtracting outbound migrants from inbound migrants, the "social population increase" in April was negative 174 people. Overall, considering both natural and social increase, the total population in April decreased by 8,024 people compared to March.
Regarding marital status, the total number of marriages in April was 5,783 couples, including 5,579 heterosexual couples and 204 same-sex couples, translating to an annual crude marriage rate of 3.02 per thousand. In the past 10 years, the lowest annual crude marriage rate was 4.47 per thousand last year, followed by 4.88 per thousand in 110 (2021).
The number of divorces in April was 4,092 couples, including 4,016 heterosexual couples and 76 same-sex couples, translating to an annual crude divorce rate of 2.14 per thousand.
Furthermore, Taiwan entered a super-aged society last year. As of the end of April, the population aged 0-14 was 2,652,508, accounting for 11.40% of the total population; the population aged 15-64 was 15,873,366, accounting for 68.24%; and the population aged 65 and above was 4,736,670, accounting for 20.36% of the total. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150508
The Ministry of Interior today announced household registration statistics for April 115 (2026). As of the end of April, Taiwan's total population was 23,262,544, a decrease of 102,730 people compared to the same period last year, and 8,024 fewer people compared to March.
Regarding the number of newborns, 8,144 births were recorded in April, translating to an annual crude birth rate of 4.26 per thousand. This was a slight decrease compared to both the same period last year and March. By county and city, the highest crude birth rate was in Lienchiang County at 8.92 per thousand, followed by Taitung County at 6.08 per thousand and Penghu County at 6.05 per thousand; the lowest were Chiayi County at 2.61 per thousand, Keelung City at 2.91 per thousand, and Chiayi City at 3.02 per thousand.
The number of deaths in April was 15,994, translating to an annual crude death rate of 8.36 per thousand, a decrease of 1,211 people compared to the same period last year, and 2,613 fewer people compared to March.
Concerning social increase through migration, the number of inbound migrants in April was 69,085, 36,912 fewer than in March; the number of outbound migrants was 69,259, also 36,634 fewer than the previous month. The net migration was negative 174 people.
After subtracting deaths from births, the "natural population increase" for Taiwan in April was negative 7,850 people. If calculated by subtracting outbound migrants from inbound migrants, the "social population increase" in April was negative 174 people. Overall, considering both natural and social increase, the total population in April decreased by 8,024 people compared to March.
Regarding marital status, the total number of marriages in April was 5,783 couples, including 5,579 heterosexual couples and 204 same-sex couples, translating to an annual crude marriage rate of 3.02 per thousand. In the past 10 years, the lowest annual crude marriage rate was 4.47 per thousand last year, followed by 4.88 per thousand in 110 (2021).
The number of divorces in April was 4,092 couples, including 4,016 heterosexual couples and 76 same-sex couples, translating to an annual crude divorce rate of 2.14 per thousand.
Furthermore, Taiwan entered a super-aged society last year. As of the end of April, the population aged 0-14 was 2,652,508, accounting for 11.40% of the total population; the population aged 15-64 was 15,873,366, accounting for 68.24%; and the population aged 65 and above was 4,736,670, accounting for 20.36% of the total. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150508