> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🏫 30% Less German Secondary Schools. Turkey's Electricity From Natural Gas. Argentinian Life Expectancy. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/30-less-german-secondary-schools-turkeys-electricity-from-natural-gas-argentinian-life-expectancy/ - Published: 2024-12-05T16:29:43.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-05T16:29:43.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #239 looks at Secondary Schools in Germany, Turkey's Electricity Generation, and Healthcare in Argentina - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Marhaba**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🕌 The US [Department of Education](https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/ed-all-schools-need-cellphone-policies?ref=newsletters.qs.com) issued guidance stating that all schools should have cellphone policies developed by teams of students, teachers, and parents. China has banned the export of certain [critical minerals](https://www.eenews.net/articles/china-hits-us-with-mineral-export-ban/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to the United States. ### Today's Topics 🏫 **K12 Education.** 30% fewer German secondary schools from 2010 to 2021 ⚡ **Electricity.** Natural gas generated >30% of Turkey's electricity in 2021 **⚕️ Healthcare.** Argentinian life expectancy at birth reached 75 *For unlimited access to over one million charts,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* ## 🏫 30% Fewer German Secondary Schools From 2010 to 2021 [](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHNYWX39ON1MHISJ34C/Number-of-secondary-schools-in-Germany%252C-2010-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The decline in secondary schools in Germany, from 2,593 in 2010/11 to 1,724 in 2021/22, reflects demographic changes and resource optimization. In response, the government has initiated reforms like the "[Agreement on the Common Basic Structure of the School System"](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news/germany-agreement-between-lander-basic-structure-school-system?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to ensure equitable access to education. Additionally, initiatives such as the ["Pact for Vocational Schools](https://learning.itcilo.org/ilo/youthemployment/PDF/3a/3a%5FGermany%5FNational-Pact%5F26Nov07%5F.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)" aim to strengthen vocational training and address teacher shortages, enhancing overall educational quality and engagement. ## ⚡ Natural Gas Generated >30% of Turkey's Electricity in 2021 [](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH01ELO3STWV6C3B8NN/Share-of-electricity-generation-in-Turkey-in-by-source%252C-2021-?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2021, Turkey's electricity generation was led by natural gas at 33%, followed by coal at 18% and hydropower at 16%. Renewable sources like wind at 9% and solar at 4% are growing, reflecting Turkey's shift towards sustainable energy. The government aims to increase renewables significantly[ by 2035,](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/turkey-aims-quadruple-wind-solar-energy-capacity-by-2035-2024-10-21/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Turkey%20aims%20to%20quadruple%20wind%20and%20solar%20energy%20capacity%20by%202035,-By%20Reuters&text=ISTANBUL%2C%20Oct%2021%20%28Reuters%29,Alparslan%20Bayraktar%20said%20on%20Monday.) investing $108B in energy efficiency and infrastructure, while also developing the[ Akkuyu nuclear power plant](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/key-reactor-components-installed-at-akkuyu-nuclear-power-plant-in-turkiye-87353/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. ## **⚕️** Argentinian Life Expectancy at Birth Reached 75 [](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHH9SPDTOXZVNPY71KJ/Life-expectancy-at-birth-in-Argentina%252C-2011-2021?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Life expectancy in Argentina rose from 76.12 years in 2011 to 77.28 years in 2019, but dropped to 75.39 years in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the government aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage and has increased the health budget significantly. Initiatives include improving mental health services and implementing the [National Digital Health Strategy,](https://dig.watch/resource/argentinian-national-digital-health-strategy-2018-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=The%20Argentinian%20National%20Digital%20Health,enable%20better%20and%20easier%20access.) alongside a [$200M loan from the IDB to enhance healthcare access](https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-approves-200-million-loan-bolster-argentinas-healthcare-system?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and quality post-pandemic. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* For unlimited access to over one million charts,*[ *request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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