The National Development Council says Taiwan's population will decrease to around 15 million in 2070.
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00:00Taiwan could lose a full third of its population by 2070, dropping from 23 down to 15 million
00:08people.
00:09A recent government projection shows that by then, there could be 1.7 million fewer
00:13people aged 0 to 14 living in Taiwan.
00:17The population aged 15 to 64 is also expected to shrink by 9.2 million, while the number
00:24of people aged 65 and over will jump to 2.8 million.
00:29During this same period, the ratio of working-aged people to elderly people will drop from 3.6
00:34to 1 to 1.
00:37The government says there are still options available to explore.
00:40Taiwan is on track to be a super-aged society by 2025, meaning a fifth of its people will
00:56be 65 and older.