> ## 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. # 💰 >80% Rise in Maritime Trade. Turkish Higher Ed Spend Up 6x. Irish Hospital Capacity. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/80-rise-in-maritime-trade-turkish-higher-ed-spend-up-6x-irish-hospital-capacity/ - Published: 2024-11-11T13:00:09.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-11T13:00:09.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #221 looks at Turkey's Higher Ed Spend, Global Maritime Trade, and Ireland's Hospital Capacity - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Konnichiwa**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🌸 A [student exchange initiative](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202411/10/WS6730c5ffa310f1265a1cc85c.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) between Chinese and Italian universities was launched at Peking University, aiming to double the number of European students in China within three years. Australia has approved over 1.4 GW of new [solar and wind](https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2024/11/11/1-4-gw-of-new-renewable-generation-gets-go-ahead-for-construction/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) projects, valued at $3.3B, in Q3 2024\. ### Today's Topics 💰 **Education Expenditure.** Turkish higher ed spend rose 6x from 2011 to 2021 🚢 **Logistics.** Global maritime trade grew 80% between 2001 and 2021 ⚕️ **Healthcare.** 40% fewer hospital beds in Ireland over 20 years *For unlimited access to over one million charts,* [*request a demo*](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com)*.* ## 💰 Turkish Higher Ed Spend Rose 6x From 2011 to 2021 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Current_expenditure_of_public_tertiary_education_institutions_in_Turkey_2011_2021_Billions_TRY_HCHFDKCUA17YD05D8VIY.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHFDKCUA17YD05D8VIY/Current-expenditure-of-public-tertiary-education-institutions-in-Turkey%252C-2011-2021-%28Billions-TRY%29-?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Turkey's expenditure on public tertiary education institutions rose significantly from 12B TRY in 2011 to nearly 80B TRY in 2021\. This growth reflects the government's commitment to expanding higher education funding, especially after 2017, due to increasing enrollments and infrastructure needs. These investments align with national educational objectives like [Vision 2023](https://planipolis.iiep.unesco.org/sites/default/files/ressources/turkey%5Feducation%5Fvision%5F2023.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) focusing on improving access, quality, and equity in higher education. ## 🚢 Global Maritime Trade Grew 80% Between 2001 and 2021 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Transport_volume_of_global_maritime_trade_1990_2021_Billions_of_Tons_HCHJBZ72P9W0NR7O6KBE.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJBZ72P9W0NR7O6KBE/Transport-volume-of-worldwide-maritime-trade%252C-1990-2021-%28Billions-of-Tons%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 1990 to 2021, global seaborne trade volume grew from 4B tons to a peak of 11B tons in 2019 before declining as a result of the global supply chain anomalies caused by [COVID-19](https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/tcsdtlinf2022d1%5Fen.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This rise in figures has created a need to make shipping and logistics more sustainable. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least 50% by 2050, aimed at enhancing trade efficiency and sustainability. ## ⚕️ 40% Less Hospital Beds in Ireland Over 20 Years [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Number_of_hospital_beds_in_Ireland_2000_2020_Thousands_of_Beds_HCH6BJVFH16RZCE95LLQ.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6BJVFH16RZCE95LLQ/Number-of-hospital-beds-in-Ireland%252C-2000-2020-%28Thousands-of-Beds%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Ireland's hospital bed capacity declined from 23K in 2000 to 14K in 2020, reflecting a shift towards outpatient care and shorter hospital stays. This reduction intensified after 2008 amid healthcare reforms to enhance efficiency. Despite recent stabilization, inpatient capacity remains lower, posing challenges for meeting health goals of [universal coverage](https://www.esri.ie/system/files/publications/SUSTAT121.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in initiatives like [Healthy Ireland](https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/healthy-ireland/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Efforts, including the [Sláintecare report](https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/291969/2dd768cd-56b8-4c02-b4be-5b5624292959.pdf&ref=newsletters.qs.com#page=null) and [National Treatment Purchase Fund](https://www.ntpf.ie/home/about.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Arranging%20for%20the%20provision%20of,the%20Nursing%20Homes%20Support%20Scheme), aim to address healthcare access and service demand. --- **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? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com