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Population Continued To Shrink in September

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Taiwan saw less than 8,000 birth in September and almost 17,000 deaths, making September the 33rd straight month where the population shrank.

Taiwan’s Birth Rate Woes Continue

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September sees population shrink for 33rd month

New statistics show Taiwan saw only 7,700 births in September.

It also recorded almost 17,000 deaths in the same month. That makes September the 33rd straight month where the population shrank. Taiwan’s grappling with a rapidly aging population and one of the world’s lowest birthrates.