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# 🏫 8% Fall in Japanese Tuition Expenses. China's Roads Expand 40%. Internet Access in Brazil.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/8-fall-in-tuition-fees-in-japan-40-rise-in-chinese-roads-80-access-the-internet-in-brazil-2/
- Published: 2024-11-27T13:41:32.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-27T13:41:32.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #233 looks at Japan's Tutorial Fees, China's Road Infrastructure, and Internet Penetration in Brazil
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

🏫 **K12 EcscScSducation.** 8% fall in tutorial fees in Japan from 2013 to 2022  
🛣️ **Mobility.** \>40% rise in China’s road network from 2008 to 2022  
🌐 **Technology.** \>80% internet penetration rate in Brazil in 2022

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## 🏫 8% Fall in Tutorial Fees in Japan From 2013 to 2022\. 

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Annual_expenses_for_tutorial_fees_per_household_Japan_2013_2022_Thousands_JPY_HCHE0UIG26HDFC9M7IGR-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHE0UIG26HDFC9M7IGR/Annual-expenses-for-tutorial-fees-per-household-Japan%252C-2013-2022-%28Thousands-of-Japanese-Yen%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Between 2013 and 2022, Japanese households' average annual expenditure on tutorial fees declined from 23K JPY to 21K JPY, reflecting a sustained interest in supplementary education. Government initiatives, such as the [Second Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education](https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/lawandplan/title01/detail01/1373796.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com), aim to enhance educational access and quality while reducing financial burdens on families. Despite fluctuations, this investment underscores the importance of education in Japan’s societal values and future workforce development.

## 🛣️ >40% Rise in China’s Road Network From 2008 to 2022

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Total_length_of_public_roads_in_China_2008_2022_Millions_of_Kilometers_HCHJLEWP3I2ZN87LMT1I-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJLEWP3I2ZN87LMT1I/Total-length-of-public-roads-in-China%252C-2008-2022-%28Millions-of-Kilometers%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

From 2008 to 2022, China expanded its public road network from 3.7M to 5.3M kilometers, reflecting a commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure. This growth supports economic development and regional connectivity, aligning with the government's goals outlined in the [14th Five-Year Plan](https://transition-china.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/14th-FYP-in-the-Transport-Sector-1.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which plans for an additional 461,000 kilometers of national roads by 2035\. Key objectives include promoting green transportation and improving logistics to stimulate investment and stabilize the economy.

## 🌐 >80% Internet Penetration Rate in Brazil in 2022

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc6eDaIALLcEH5P1FWuHr5xHOIPsOFT_qlCfx5W-IuEjOKIBO-h4y_bEXNLLb0hY4CPAPrQ5JpWYvgf-LORYV4cg8BsdZF7lnn4ce6k3t3a7B63y2V9ybOnwR9zguFwKDElbYCOVA?key=hoSu-pBtWn_aLXjrOgQP5-ga)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH9P8NSFBINRDUBM193/Internet-penetration-in-Brazil%252C-2000-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Internet penetration in Brazil soared from 2.87% in 2000 to 81.34% in 2020, reflecting a significant digital shift. The government’s[ Digital Transformation Strategy](https://www.gov.br/mcti/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/comunicados-mcti/estrategia-digital-brasileira/digitalstrategy.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (E-Digital) aims to enhance connectivity, especially in underserved areas, while the [National Strategy for Connected Schools](https://www.gov.br/mec/pt-br/escolas-conectadas?ref=newsletters.qs.com) seeks to provide internet access to all state-run schools by 2026\. These initiatives underscore Brazil's commitment to bridging the digital divide and fostering an inclusive digital economy for all citizens.

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