# Demographic shifts and elderly engagement in Macau > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-shifts-and-elderly-engagement-in-macau > Updated: 2026-08-28T10:01:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Macau is experiencing significant demographic shifts due to a declining birth rate. In 2025, the region recorded its lowest number of births in nearly half a century, with a fertility rate of 0.47 children per woman. This has led to a reduction in nursery classes and early childhood educators. In response to these changes, educational and community institutions are adapting to support the elderly. At Sun Wah School in Macau, retirees now share spaces with kindergarten and primary students, participating in courses such as Chinese painting, dance, and martial arts. The number of elderly students at the school has increased fourfold to approximately 2,000. Broader regional efforts in Macau and Taiwan have also emerged to promote social engagement for seniors. These include cultural events like nostalgic song performances and fashion shows designed to encourage active aging and intergenerational collaboration. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Regional community events celebrate elderly through music and fashion Community events in Macau and Yunlin, Taiwan, recently celebrated the elderly through nostalgic music performances and professional-themed fashion shows to promote active aging. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-community-events-celebrate-elderly-through-music-and-fashion ### 2026-08-23: Macau schools integrate elderly students amid falling birth rates Due to a record-low birth rate, Macau schools like Sun Wah are expanding to include elderly students, offering courses in arts, languages, and more to address shifting demographics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macau-schools-integrate-elderly-students-amid-falling-birth-rates --- Cite as: Demographic shifts and elderly engagement in Macau. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-shifts-and-elderly-engagement-in-macau