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Section 2 Disabilities
At the end of 2022, the total number of lifespan, with a more significant growth observed
individuals holding disability certificates reached among the elderly population with disabilities. In 2022,
1,196,654, accounting for 5.1% of the total population. there was a decrease of 16.3% in the number of
Among them, there were 662,250 males (55.3%) and individuals with disabilities aged 0 to 17, and an 8.0%
534,404 females (44.7%). decrease among those aged 18 to 64, in comparison
Compared to 2012, the number of individuals to the 2012. However, there was a notable increase
with disabilities has increased by 79,136 or 7.1%. of 34.2% among individuals aged 65 and above, as
This increase can be attributed mainly to the extended indicated in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium, by Gender and Age

Gender (Persons) Age group (Persons)
As %
Year Total of total
(End) (Persons) 0-17 18-64 65 Years population
Male Female (%)
Years Years & Above

2012 1,117,518 636,287 481,231 62,051 644,023 411,444 4.8

2013 1,125,113 639,969 485,144 59,570 643,185 422,358 4.8

2014 1,141,677 648,807 492,870 58,737 646,992 435,948 4.9

2015 1,155,650 655,444 500,206 56,885 648,486 450,279 4.9

2016 1,170,199 662,800 507,399 55,702 645,588 468,909 5.0

2017 1,167,450 658,682 508,768 54,051 637,568 475,831 5.0

2018 1,173,978 658,673 515,305 52,119 629,460 492,399 5.0

2019 1,186,740 661,690 525,050 51,844 621,581 513,315 5.0

2020 1,197,939 665,776 532,163 51,601 614,099 532,239 5.1

2021 1,203,756 667,926 535,830 52,143 605,080 546,533 5.2

2022 1,196,654 662,250 534,404 51,943 592,555 552,156 5.1

Source: Department of Statistics, MOHW, R.O.C. (Taiwan)

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