Taiwan low fertility aging population workforce schools labor shortages

Taiwan has fewer births and more older residents

Taiwan’s fertility rate is below 0.8 births per woman, and more than 20% of its population is 65 or older. A shrinking workforce must support a growing elderly population. Falling births are also contributing to school closures and labor shortages.

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Taiwan low fertility aging population workforce schools labor shortages

Taiwan has fewer births and more older residents

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