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The population of the ROC has increased from 23,225 thousand people in 2011 to 23,603 thou-
sand in 2019, reaching its highest peak. By the end of 2021, Taiwan’s population reached 23,375
thousand people; the natural increase rate dropped from -0.34‰ in 2020 to -1.27‰ in 2021. (See Fig-
ure 3-3). Population density at the end of 2021 was 646 persons per square kilometer, which was five

persons less than at the end of 2020. The three most densely populated counties/cities (persons per
square kilometer) in Taiwan are: Taipei City at 9,288, Chiayi City at 4,410, and Hsinchu City at 4,346
persons. The three least densely populated counties/cities are: Taitung County at 61, Hualien County
at 69, and Nantou County at 118 persons. In addition, the life expectancies of the male and female

segments of the ROC population in 2021 were 78 years and 84 years, respectively, which is on par
with the United States for males and higher by1 years for females. The life expectancies of both gen-
ders in the ROC are on par with the United Kingdom and higher than the United States. In addition,
compared with neighboring countries, life expectancy in Taiwan is higher than in the Philippines and

lower than in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Detailed statistics are shown in Table 3-4.

Figure 3-3 Crude Birth Rate and Natural Increase Rate

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Crude Birth Rate Crude Death Rate

Crude Birth Rate
10

Natural
Increase Rate

Crude Death Rate
5

0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Year

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