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Taiwan demographic and housing aging trends

Overview

Taiwan is experiencing a significant demographic shift, with the elderly population (aged 65 and above) accounting for 20.62% of the total population as of August 2026. Taipei City reports the highest proportion of elderly residents at 24.76%, while the Hsinchu region remains the youngest due to the local technology industry attracting young families.

Parallel to these demographic changes, there are growing concerns regarding aging infrastructure. New Taipei City holds the largest volume of aging residential properties in Taiwan, with over 102,800 old houses reported. Approximately one in ten homes in the city is considered a “grandparent-class” residence, being over 50 years old.

Experts note that environmental factors such as humidity, carbon dioxide exposure, and seismic activity accelerate the deterioration of reinforced concrete structures. While residents are seeking urban renewal, the process is currently hindered by administrative manpower shortages and processing bottlenecks.

Entities

Ministry of the Interior · Taipei City · New Taipei City Government · Taiwan · Hsinchu City

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New Taipei City faces surge in aging residential buildings

    New Taipei City has over 220,000 homes older than 50 years, raising safety concerns as urban renewal processes face delays due to administrative shortages.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan aging population exceeds 20% as Taipei leads demographic shift

    Taiwan's elderly population has surpassed 20%, with Taipei City recording the highest percentage at 24.76%. Conversely, Hsinchu remains the youngest region due to its thriving technology industry.

Sources

house.ettoday.net · peoplenews.tw