Taiwan Sees 19 Straight Months of Population Decline

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Taiwan's population dropped by nearly 9,000 people from June to July, marking 19 straight months of decline. The National Development Council estimates that total population will fall below 23 million by as early as 2030.

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00:00Taiwan's population fell last month, marking 19 straight months of decline.

00:05That's according to new figures from the country's interior ministry,

00:09which show a decline of nearly 9,000 people from June to July,

00:13and a year-on-year drop of over 70,000 people.

00:17It comes as Taiwan becomes a super-aged society,

00:20where 20% or more of the country's people are 65 years or older.

00:25The country's birth rate has also been falling.

00:27Taiwan's National Development Council estimates that total population may dip below 23 million as early as 2030.

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