TSMA Yearbook 2018

101 Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association 2. From 1981 to 2013, the figures are factual. Population Statistics Annual of Taiwan, R.O.C. published by the Ministry of Interior, Taiwan R.O.C. Source: Population Statistics Brief of Taiwan R.O.C. (2014 -2061) , 103/8, National Development Council Going with the low-fertility trend, for productive population, the dependence on the young generation is getting less; however, due to the ageing trend, the burden of the elderly are growing heavier. The total burden (dependence ratio) declines first and then climbs (see Diagram 4). If this age group from 15 to 64 years old population as productive labors and the rest age groups as unproductive labors or dependence population. The dependence population which every one hundred working population need to take care was 34.7 people in 2012 and 35 people in 2014. Also with a quick grow rate of the ageing population, in 2061, it goes up to 98.6 people, increasing 1.8 times. The ratio of producers and the elderly population, in 2014, every 6.2 young adults take care 1 elder person; in 2061, every 1.2 young adult take care 1 elder person. 56.3 49.4 6.9 35.0 18.8 16.2 98.6 81.4 17.2 Unit :% Year (A.D) Total Dependence Ratio Enfant Dependence Ratio Old Age Dependence Ratio 2014 35.0 18.8 16.2 2061 High Population Ratio 96.1 21.2 74.8 Middle Population Ratio 98.6 17.2 81.4 Low Population Ratio 102.8 13.1 89.7 Diagram 4. Taiwan’s dependence ratio declines first and then climbs. Source: Population Statistics Brief of Taiwan R.O.C. (2014 -2061), 103/8, National Development Council