🤖 ChatGPT Tops Chatbot Downloads. Electricity and Heat Led Greenhouse Gas Emissions. AU University Enrolments Peaked in 2022.
Chart of the Day #418 Looks at University Student Enrolments in Australia, Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and AI Chatbot Downloads.
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🎓 Higher Education. Students enrolled in Australian universities peaked from 2020-2022
🍃 Green Skills. Electricity and heat were the highest greenhouse gas emitters in 2024
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. ChatGPT was the most downloaded chatbot in 2024
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🏫 Students Enrolled in Australian Universities Peaked from 2020-2022
University enrolments in Australia climbed steadily from 2012, peaking at over 1.4 million students between 2020 and 2022 before dipping slightly in 2023. The surge reflects both domestic demand and strong international student inflows, which were disrupted during the pandemic. This trend aligns with Australia’s broader reliance on education as its fourth-largest export, particularly from Asia. The Australian government’s Migration Strategy 2023 aims to stabilize international enrolments while tightening student visa policies.
🍃 Electricity and Heat Were the Highest Greenhouse Gas Emitters in 2024
In 2024, electricity and heat generation accounted for 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the largest share across all sectors. Companies are increasingly adopting standardized GHG Protocol calculations to track and disclose emissions, driving greater accountability and alignment with net-zero targets. Agriculture and manufacturing also remained major contributors. Global policies, including the UN’s Climate Action Agenda, are increasingly targeting power and transport sectors as priority areas for deep decarbonization.
🤖 ChatGPT Is the Most Downloaded Chatbot since 2024
From August 2024 to July 2025, ChatGPT dominated global AI chatbot downloads with 46.59B, far exceeding all competitors. Its widespread adoption is particularly notable in education, where students and educators are using it for tutoring, language learning, and research support. The integration of chatbots into classrooms reflects a shift toward personalized learning tools. The US Department of Education’s 2023 AI in Education framework strives for responsible adoption in schools and universities.
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