> ## 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. # 🏭 China prioritises green manufacturing. Korea leads in Dr consultations per person. UK labour force neared 35M. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/china-prioritises-green-manufacturing-korea-leads-in-dr-consultations-per-person-uk-labour-force-neared-35m/ - Published: 2026-04-10T07:20:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-10T07:20:28.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #578 looks at the labour force among OECD countries, doctor consultations per person, and China’s sustainable manufacturing research. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** India [expands](https://www.news9live.com/technology/tech-news/igot-karmayogi-login-ai-training-government-india-digital-shift-2953034?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI training for government staff through iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform. The Government of Japan [launched](https://reseed.resemom.jp/article/2026/04/07/12956.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a program to create world-class graduate hubs to train future leaders. Japanese government to [officially](https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/cab92d45a4bfe11b6df70b93f2de7c27dcc6696a?ref=newsletters.qs.com) recognize digital textbooks. ### Today's Topics 💼 **Workforce.** The UK workforce has reached nearly 35M **⚕️ Health Skills.** Koreans average around 20 doctor visits per person per year🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** China’s sustainable manufacturing research prioritised green manufacturing Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 The UK workforce has reached nearly 35M [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-045204d0-f6bc-4ee1-bbeb-71ba9eba06ed.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH7BKNGJYYPB1ZN51F6?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The United Kingdom’s labour force reached nearly 35 million in 2024, reflecting its population size, high workforce participation rates, and [an ageing but still active working population](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/economic-labour-market-status-of-individuals-aged-50-and-over-trends-over-time-september-2025/economic-labour-market-status-of-individuals-aged-50-and-over-trends-over-time-september-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Strong participation in services, healthcare, and technology sectors supports this total, while immigration and flexible employment policies help sustain labour availability. The trend highlights the UK’s role as a major advanced economy with a diversified workforce. Policies such as the[ UK Employment Rights Act,](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/18?ref=newsletters.qs.com) implemented by the UK Government, regulate labour participation and workforce protections. ## ⚕️ Koreans average around 20 doctor visits per person per year [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-881bf418-4d2a-4624-856a-1caf5c7ac87f.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOMBXT5SMSEHNZ9R28?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, Korea led with 18 doctor consultations per person, while several European countries like Türkiye, the Netherlands, and Germany also report high rates. [Strong primary care access](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11876784/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Korea drives health coverage and access to quality well-being. Similarly, European systems with strong public healthcare networks and easy access to physicians maintain higher per capita consultations. To live healthily, it is important to [have access to consultations with doctors](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/primary-health-care?ref=newsletters.qs.com) without out-of-pocket expenses. ## 🏭 China’s sustainable manufacturing research prioritised green manufacturing [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-2975a9c5-5f67-4aa8-8441-58a917276799.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH1O9R1SYGL7FNKZVZM?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, green manufacturing accounted for nearly 40% of sustainable manufacturing research in China, reflecting a strong focus on [reducing environmental impact in production](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-science/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.924250/full?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Studies prioritise cleaner processes, low-emission materials, and circular economy approaches to meet both regulatory requirements and[ global sustainability goals](https://sdgs.un.org/goals?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The high share indicates China’s commitment to integrating environmental considerations and [the green transformation of China’s manufacturing industry.](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0313592625003789?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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