Taiwan Survey: Many Want More Savings Before Having Children
Wednesday, November 4, 2026166 words3 minutes282 reads
An online survey in Taiwan suggests that money worries can affect plans to have children. Nearly six in ten respondents wanted at least NT$1 million in savings before considering having a child. This meant money available for daily needs and emergencies, separate from savings for a home.
Taipei Fertility Clinic collected answers from 1,244 adults aged 26 to 45. Most either wanted children or were married without children. About 37% wanted at least NT$1.5 million, while another 22% chose between NT$1 million and NT$1.5 million.
Money was not the only concern. Around 44% wanted childcare that was easier to find and more affordable. Another 36% wanted more flexible working hours. The clinic proposed government-supported savings accounts for future parents and childcare near workplaces. These are suggestions, not existing policies.
The online sample does not represent every adult in Taiwan. The savings figures describe personal comfort levels, not a minimum amount every family must have. They reveal worries about readiness rather than a universal rule for parenthood.
