> ## 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. # 👶 India's early childhood enrolment. Netherland's pharma spend <10%. Healthcare costs concern manufacturing CEOs. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/indias-early-childhood-enrolment-netherlands-pharma-spend-10-healthcare-costs-concern-manufacturing-ceos/ - Published: 2026-06-08T09:30:08.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-08T09:30:08.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #613 looks at early childhood enrolment rates, pharmaceutical spending and US CEOs’ manufacturing concerns. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** Pearson and Jordan extend vocational education [partnership](https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/pearson-and-jordan-extend-vocational-education-partnership-through-2031-i0338a9f?ref=newsletters.qs.com) through 2031\. Utah schools to [adopt](https://kutv.com/news/education/utah-schools-to-adopt-gemini-ai-tools-for-students-educators?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Gemini AI tools for students. Easybuy and WAWU Africa [partner](https://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/easybuy-partners-wawuafrica-to-upskill-10-million-youths-and-women-boosting-nigerias-economic-and-financial-inclusion/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to provide skills training for youths and women. ### Today's Topics **👶 Preschool.** Early childhood enrolment reached 60% in India ⚕️ **Health Skills**. Denmark and the Netherlands pharmaceutical spending under 10% of GDP 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing**. A third of manufacturing CEOs cite rising healthcare costs as a top concern Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **👶** Early childhood enrolment reached 60% in India ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/06/data-src-image-bc9e6c67-6afd-474a-afff-f3c5ed66a374.png) India reached nearly 60% gross enrolment in early childhood education despite its population scale, reflecting large public investment and [nationwide preschool networks](https://heischoolsindia.com/how-early-childhood-education-businesses-are-expanding-across-the-country/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) under programs like Anganwadi centres. The country uses community based delivery models and low cost public infrastructure to make access financially feasible across rural and urban areas. In contrast, countries with smaller populations still struggle due to weaker funding capacity. [Global education funding cuts](https://www.unicef.org/lac/en/press-releases/global-funding-cuts-could-force-6-million-more-children-out-school?ref=newsletters.qs.com) can pose a threat to many children in lower income countries. ## ⚕️ Denmark and the Netherlands pharmaceutical spending under 10% of GDP ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/06/data-src-image-184a197e-28e8-42ff-bbc9-1c6927cf059a.png) Pharmaceutical spending varies widely across advanced economies, reflecting differences in healthcare systems, ageing populations, and prescribing patterns. South Korea records a much higher share of health spending on pharmaceuticals than Scandinavian countries because its healthcare model relies more heavily on[ outpatient medication use and rapid access to treatments](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-021-06919-x?ref=newsletters.qs.com). By contrast, Nordic systems place stronger emphasis on preventive care and centralized cost controls. Many governments are now strengthening pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies to manage[ long term healthcare sustainability](https://www.ijhpm.com/article%5F3254.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## 🏭 A third of manufacturing CEOs cite rising healthcare costs as a top concern ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/06/data-src-image-073ab80d-ccbe-4e25-83e6-bc0648046d14.png) Rising healthcare costs remain a major concern for US manufacturers because industrial work often carries higher risks of injuries, and long term physical health issues. Advanced manufacturing environments also involve [heavy machinery and extended shift work that can increase workplace safety and insurance costs](https://www.osha.gov/worker-fatigue/hazards?ref=newsletters.qs.com). As firms compete for skilled labor, employers are spending more on healthcare benefits to retain workers. Policies linked to the[ Occupational Safety and Health Administration](https://www.osha.gov/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue pushing firms to strengthen workplace safety and employee health standards. --- **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? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)