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# 🎓 76% of Japan's Freshmen Were 18. France's Hydropower Generation. US and Singapore Lead AI Readiness Index.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/76-of-japans-freshmen-were-18-frances-hydropower-generation-us-and-singapore-lead-ai-index/
- Published: 2024-12-18T12:30:51.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-18T12:30:50.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #247 looks at Japanese University Entrants, France's Hydropower Generation, and the AI Readiness Index
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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According to a recent report, China generated 1,226 TWh of hydroelectric power in 2023, making it the global leader in hydropower production, representing 29% of total generation. 

### Today's Topics

🎓 **University.**  76% of Japanese university entrants were 18 in 2022  
**🌊 Hydropower.** Auvergne Rhône-Alps made 40% of France’s hydropower in 2022.  
**🧠 Artificial Intelligence.** US and Singapore top AI readiness index 

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### 🧑‍🎓 76% of Japanese University Entrants Were 18 in 2022

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/12/HolonIQ_Number_of_newly_enrolled_university_students_in_Japan_by_age_2022_Thousands_of_Students_HCHMRY7Z91LZRMZCB77G.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHMRY7Z91LZRMZCB77G/Number-of-newly-enrolled-university-students-in-Japan-by-age%252C-2022-%28Thousands-of-Students%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

In 2022, 76% of Japan's new university students were 18 years old, aligning with the typical age for high school graduation. The remaining 24% comprised individuals aged 19 and older, including those who took gap years, repeated entrance exams, or pursued higher education later in life, reflecting the [diverse educational pathways in Japan](https://gpseducation.oecd.org/CountryProfile?primaryCountry=JPN&topic=EO&treshold=10&ref=newsletters.qs.com). 

### 🌊 Auvergne Rhône-Alps Made 40% of France's Hydropower in 2022

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeugBq8fxzPRKBwgKTOS3pwIO_9CK1vKNM-Hr37OIJ20gtnMn9nJAEBT9NIhvgNjGpDVzgbOwuKbGr8Cs7_y8JQgQVT0myjPCMC74RPzJyTx0Q81Ka3Elyh492oLVvbXulGb6xsgw?key=1_4pFh5r49nqndf0fvUYboG8)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHMRY7Z91LZRMZCB77G/Number-of-newly-enrolled-university-students-in-Japan-by-age%252C-2022-%28Thousands-of-Students%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

 In 2022, Auvergne Rhône-Alps produced 40% of France's hydropower, leading all regions by a significant margin. Its mountainous terrain and abundant rivers,[ including the Rhône, provide ideal conditions for hydropower generation](https://ontherhone.com/en/rhonergia-project-dam-rhone/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The second-largest region produced 12,000 GWh less, highlighting the region’s dominant infrastructure and favorable geography for renewable energy production.

### 🧠 US and Singapore Top AI Readiness Index

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXex-zmtswE8GBGqHQENFeLltnIIAOv55qnUMwBHZt6XvgSrs1BwtArTpXqfW-usL0iocS3IsMmK_p52Yr4Sld9Cm5DRrxsyMeBhKU9fJkWWOkpvMVqRVh14KHK0BRAEYAjQ3hUzEA?key=1_4pFh5r49nqndf0fvUYboG8)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHGF55O48BII1UNMIXV/Number-of-newly-enrolled-university-students-in-Japan-by-age%252C-2022-%28Thousands-of-Students%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

In 2023, the United States and Singapore led the Government AI Readiness Index, each scoring over 80 points. [This index evaluates how prepared governments are to implement AI ](https://oxfordinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-Government-AI-Readiness-Index-1.pdf?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com)in public services, considering factors like strategy, infrastructure, and data management. Both nations excelled in these areas, reflecting their commitment to AI integration. 

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