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# 💼 Healthcare Led Women’s Workforce Share. Finland Topped the Sustainability Index. Global AI Funding Neared $200B.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/healthcare-led-womens-workforce-share-finland-topped-the-sustainability-index-global-ai-funding-neared-200b/
- Published: 2025-08-27T11:30:24.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-27T11:30:23.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #419 Looks at Global Female Workforce Share by Sector, Top Countries’ Sustainability Scores, and Global Private AI Investment.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

**💼 Workforce.** Healthcare led in global female workforce share  
**🍃 Green Skills.** Finland ranked highest in global sustainability scores  
🤖 **Artificial Intelligence** Global private investment in AI reached nearly $200B

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## **💼** Healthcare Led in Global Female Workforce Share

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeC0f7mUsXwosjGC8MPW8L0_iqD-nSvZntiNp0LyG4YZhQnaju18gfkO4FXlaJA1kjSNMkJ0tWTIobKZVsUCQ35ViZQQYf4Gs2_2-d1QcKCFlbImc_wA0eIadhvbSsSqrVpkdos?key=97USotpoDNlFSTxP8sDdSQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHT9240LV7T7NFTYHRU?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

In 2024, women made up the majority of workers in healthcare (65%) and education (54%), highlighting their dominance in care related and service driven roles. The trend suggests that female employment remains concentrated in sectors historically associated with [social impact and caregiving](https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/08-03-2024-shining-light-on-women-s-contributions--celebrating-their-role-in-informal-care?ref=newsletters.qs.com). While professional and[ financial services](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/women-shape-influence-revolutionize-financial-markets/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) see lower shares at 42%, gradual entry into these fields indicates shifting workforce dynamics. Policies such as the [EU Gender Equality Strategy](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/gender-equality-strategy%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com), aim to further close gaps and diversify opportunities.

## **🍃** Finland Ranked Highest in Global Sustainability Scores

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcVpApgfifElJnARz36ysF5OkJ83uaA44CgAVO9O4oE5TAYMGAgyy4IaOtoKSMzchQAxO3btj-FLqstmXOPG97ytqJJSo8RDXqZjcLsT_5NQRD69Ab0H7zYIgTIRHhcaT1RE1P8EQ?key=97USotpoDNlFSTxP8sDdSQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHUG1TUUHJ9NSMQMA3X?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Finland leads globally in sustainability with a score of 87, followed closely by Sweden and Denmark, highlighting Northern Europe’s strong environmental and social policies. These scores reflect progress on the [UN’s Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgs.un.org/goals?ref=newsletters.qs.com), particularly in clean energy, education, and climate action. High performers Germany and France show that long term policy frameworks and [green investments](https://www.greenbankinvestments.com/green-investment-what-green-investing?ref=newsletters.qs.com) drive measurable impact. The[ EU Green Deal ](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com)continues to be a key instrument in advancing the UN 2030 Agenda.

## 🤖 Global Private Investment in AI Reached Nearly $200B

[![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdgzLWiCzFfzKovlfrQPpBNyS2gigc9_U3EDp8Smo4tYeD2k4j-Srg1Pooj_1Ew0tH1Vy0vn94w6uZO_OYFVWbIvG2N_tBJlTWVwaTHylzWXK_43g6OoN1vNIiPWRhuUEXB_-HS?key=97USotpoDNlFSTxP8sDdSQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH7BCMIEQBZH4KW7CZC?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Global private investment in AI surged from $11B in 2013 to a peak of $185B in 2021 before stabilizing at $109B in 2024\. The spike reflects rapid adoption of [machine learning and generative AI](https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/06/25/the-vital-difference-between-machine-learning-and-generative-ai/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), while the decline points to market corrections and cautious capital allocation. Despite this, [healthcare and finance industries](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2024/05/01/the-dawn-of-ai-reasoning-a-revolution-for-transactions-in-healthcare/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue to expand AI integration for productivity gains. The [US CHIPS and Science Act, 2022 ](https://www.nsf.gov/chips?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=About%20the%20%22CHIPS%20and%20Science,tomorrow's%20%E2%80%94%20at%20speed%20and%20scale.)aims to sustain innovation and competitiveness.

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