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# 🧑‍🎓 Germany's Higher Ed. Italy’s Renewable Power Down 13%. US Family Health Premiums +20%.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/germanys-higher-ed-italys-renewable-power-down-13-us-family-health-premiums-20/
- Published: 2025-01-15T12:30:35.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-16T06:04:58.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #259 looks at Germany's University Programs, Renewable Capacity, and Health Insurance in the US
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

🧑‍🎓 **German Higher Ed.** 5% fewer bachelor degrees and 1% more master's degrees from 2021–2023  
🍃 **Renewable Capacity.** Italy’s renewable power fell by 13%  
🏥 **Health Insurance.** US family health premiums rose 20% between 2018 and 2023

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## 🧑‍🎓 5% Fewer Bachelor Degrees and 1% More Master's Degrees in Germany from 2021–2023

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXda5DvWbRwH4SC3lhjwrISgne-y0cyC1zBFRMTSHkUW1AJQk5EZYolpSbffPHvkGoQymE9ATfrx31JTdt38eJrM2Sx2oOKN6Jnh5q_mKAHm0-dAHre0caj17wf7HTcHXaBecJvsWg?key=WTcdALwiASTzo7xgejSSBH5w)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHI3LCL6OOU789WKA68/Number-of-Bachelor's-and-Master's-degrees-in-universities-in-Germany%252C-2000-2023-%28Thousands-of-Programs%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Germany's Bachelor's degree completions fell by 5% between 2021 and 2023, reflecting [demographic shifts](https://www.destatis.de/DE/Home/%5Finhalt.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and a reduced pool of eligible students. In contrast, Master's degrees rose by 1%, driven by increased demand for specialized skills in the job market and employer preferences for advanced qualifications. The trend highlights shifting educational priorities in Germany.

## 🍃 Italy's Renewable Power Fell by 13%

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/HolonIQ_Gross_electricity_production_from_renewable_sources_in_Italy_1990_2022_Terawatt_Hours_HCHSBEIWYCEJZQG1E9BB.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHSBEIWYCEJZQG1E9BB/Gross-electricity-production-from-renewable-sources-in-Italy-in-selected-years%252C1990-2022-%28Terawatt-Hours%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Italy's gross electricity production from renewable sources dropped by 13% between 2021 and 2022, primarily due to a significant [decline in hydroelectric output ](https://www.terna.it/en?ref=newsletters.qs.com)caused by severe drought conditions. While solar and wind energy slightly increased, they couldn't compensate for the hydropower shortfall, underscoring the impact of climate variability on renewable energy reliance.

## 🏥 US Family Health Premiums Rose 20% between 2018 and 2023

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe70weefYSxfjuRppOvLL--AwqRDHOO9dCP1ZCpW-ayjtWpezyxGrRrx4FZa0N9WkW8X2RTz-QRM-4AwjnDGCSOd99N-4jERq-FqjsNuWF1yGNN8spH-cZmzpNTi47301pJukw_?key=WTcdALwiASTzo7xgejSSBH5w)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH14PF2NYJP6W2YQBKD/Average-annual-US-health-insurance-premium-contributions-for-family-coverage%252C-1999-2023-%28Thousands-USD%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Average annual US health insurance premium contributions for family coverage increased by over 20% from 2018 to 2023, driven by [rising healthcare costs and inflation](https://www.kff.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Employer-sponsored plans saw consistent premium hikes, with employers shifting more costs to employees. The trend reflects broader economic pressures and the growing expense of medical services and pharmaceuticals.

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