Taiwan military staffing remains below target, raising readiness concerns

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  Taiwan’s military volunteer staffing rate remained below its 80 per cent target for a third consecutive year, raising concerns about combat readiness.

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  The rate was 77.31 per cent at the end of 2025, according to figures cited by the Legislative Yuan Budget Centre.

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  Staffing shortages affect frontline units including infantry, artillery, missile and air defence formations.

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  A Budget Centre assessment warned that persistent shortages could increase serving troops’ workloads and training demands.

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  The shortages also raise questions about whether Taiwan has enough trained personnel to operate and maintain new weapons entering service.

Who

Taiwan’s military.

What

Volunteer staffing remains below the 80 per cent target, prompting concerns about combat readiness.

When

The rate stood at 77.31 per cent at the end of 2025, and had been below 80 per cent since 2023.

Where

Taiwan.

Why

Persistent personnel shortages could increase workloads and training demands and affect readiness.

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