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# 🏫 65% US Preschool Enrollments. 40% Emissions from China + US. Ireland's Healthcare Spend.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/65-us-preschool-enrollments-40-emissions-from-china-us-irelands-healthcare-spend/
- Published: 2024-09-13T11:32:34.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-13T11:32:33.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #180 looks at Preschool Enrollments, Global Emissions, and Healthcare Expenditure.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

🏫 **Preschool Enrollments.** 65% rise in US preschool enrollments  
💨 **Global Emissions.** China and the US accounted for 40% of 2021 global emissions  
💊 **Healthcare Expenditure.** Healthcare expenditure in Ireland grows by 60% over a decade 

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## 🏫 65% Rise in US Preschool Enrollments

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcjVQAX-jGGxB6eDAgMblXVbejzBsoqfUWd8qPagE7mbqGZ-ljINPfdPrklpIYA6MxkEJ8ROM4RS1oxofZVijo84sPAVjksBYpslUyq00HPmF5UTDKfhmou-VCINXE0g9p-wOaMR6ThmQfjMn1HGyqOzSI?key=BENgdvjYwHoBiwtOF09GyQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHK7CK9WOMUVQYLWCTP/Share-of-children-enrolled-for-full-day-pre-primary-programs-in-the-United-Sates%252C-1980-2018?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

From 1980 to 2018, US enrollment in full-day pre-primary programs increased from 31.8% to 64.7%. The most notable growth, a 5.1% point rise between 1995 and 2000, reflects increased investments in early childhood education and a greater societal emphasis on its benefits. This trend highlights the importance of quality early education for future success.

## 💨 China and the US Accounted for 40% of 2021 Global Emissions

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/09/HolonIQ_Distribution_of_carbon_dioxide_emissions_worldwide_in_by_select_country_2022_HCHTV8TJ9CJYYCI83NLO.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTV8TJ9CJYYCI83NLO/Distribution-of-carbon-dioxide-emissions-worldwide-in-by-select-country%252C-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

In 2022, China led global carbon emissions at 30.7%, followed by the US at 13.6% and India at 7.6%. Emissions rose 1.5% from 2021, reaching 36.1 billion metric tons, returning to pre-pandemic levels. This trend underscores the urgency of addressing climate change, with China, the US, and India playing critical roles.

## 💊 Healthcare Expenditure in Ireland Grows by 60% Over a Decade

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/09/HolonIQ_Annual_expenditure_on_healthcare_in_Ireland_2011_2021_Billions_of_Euros_HCHTSHC4NAOYE35WTU2K.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTSHC4NAOYE35WTU2K/Annual-expenditure-on-healthcare-in-Ireland%252C-2011-2021-%28Billions-of-EUR%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

From 2011 to 2021, Ireland's annual healthcare expenditure grew significantly from €18.3B to €28.6B. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with an 11% rise from € 23.9B to €26.5B, driven by COVID-19-related demands. This upward trend reflects Ireland's commitment to enhancing healthcare services and infrastructure, including the implementation of the Sláintecare reform initiative.

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