Taiwan's life expectancy rises in 2023, breaks downward trend: MOI

Average life expectancy in Taiwan increased in 2023 for the first time since 2020 after the deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic drove down average lifespans in 2021 and especially 2022, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Friday.

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