🎓 North America Tops Higher Education Market Share. Mental Health Risk Declines in Malaysia. China Leads Advanced Manufacturing.
Chart of the Day #494 Looks at the Global Higher Education Market Share, the Mental Health Status of Malaysians, and Global Advanced Manufacturing Firms.
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Today's Topics
🎓 Higher Education. North America Holds One-Third of the Global Higher Education Market
⚕️ Health Skills. High mental health risk declines in Malaysia
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. China accounts for 50% of global advanced manufacturing firms
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🎓 North America Holds One-Third of the Global Higher Education Market
North America held the largest share of the higher education market in 2024, followed closely by Asia Pacific and Europe. Growing enrolments from international students, particularly across Asia, are reinforcing demand for globally recognised institutions and programmes conducted in English. Rising cross-border competition is shaping recruitment strategies, with many universities expanding overseas partnerships. A key development is UNESCO’s work on strengthening global student mobility frameworks.
⚕️ High Mental Health Risk Declines in Malaysia
The share of Malaysians recognised with high mental health risk declined by over 10% from 2022 to 2024. The shift signals a gradual improvement after several years of elevated stress indicators. Broader studies show Gen Z remains the most vulnerable group across Asia, with digital burnout and financial strain frequently cited. Malaysia’s National Mental Health Strategic Plan continues to guide prevention and early support programmes.
🏭 China Accounts for 50% of Global Advanced Manufacturing Firms
China accounted for nearly half of the world’s advanced manufacturing firms in 2023, far surpassing Europe and the US. This dominance reflects China’s long-standing advantage in large scale production supported by comparatively lower labour costs and extensive industrial capacity. Competitive pricing and deep supply chain integration continue to attract global manufacturers while reflecting the rise of high skilled workforces. Rising investment across Europe and Asia is attempting to narrow this gap. A related policy development is ASEAN’s Manufacturing Competitiveness Roadmap.
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