台湾当局8月10日公布的最新统计数据显示，2026年7月份，台湾出生7906人，死亡逾1.7万人，总人口连续31个月下跌至约2323.5万人。[1]今年前7月新生儿54250人，较去年同期减少逾1万人，而同期死亡人数超过11万，达到出生人数的2倍多。[1]按此趋势，台湾总人口较去年同期已减少逾10万人，平均每天减少约282人。[1]
少子化与老龄化问题日益突出。[1]截至2026年7月底，全台65岁以上老年人口约477.3万人，占总人口比例逾20%，而幼年（0至14岁）人口约262.5万人，仅占比11.3%。[1]受人口萎缩影响，台湾小学阶段学生人数预计在2029学年跌破百万。[1]与此同时，截至今年3月底，全台工业及服务业职缺数为28.9万个，职缺率为3.3%。[1]
Taiwan's population dropped to approximately 23.235 million in July 2026, marking the 31st consecutive month of decline, according to statistics released by Taiwan authorities on August 10.[1] The demographic challenge intensified as births fell to 7,906 in July, representing an annual decrease of approximately 11.56%, while deaths exceeded 17,000.[1]
The first seven months of 2026 revealed an alarming trend, with 54,250 newborns recorded—a decline of over 10,000 compared to the same period in 2025, or roughly 15.65% fewer births year-over-year.[1] Deaths during this period surpassed 110,000, more than double the number of births.[1] On average, Taiwan's population declined by approximately 282 people per day compared to the previous year, with the total loss exceeding 100,000 residents.[1]
The aging crisis has become increasingly pronounced, with seniors aged 65 and above comprising over 20% of the population at approximately 4.773 million people as of July 2026.[1] By contrast, the youth population aged 0 to 14 numbers roughly 2.625 million, representing just 11.3% of the total.[1] These demographic shifts portend significant challenges ahead, as Taiwan's primary school enrollment is projected to fall below one million by the 2029 academic year.[1]