๐ Philippines Leads with STEM Students. Elderly Employment Rises In Singapore. India Sees Decline In Nuclear Energy.
Chart of the Day #424 Looks at the International STEM Students, Employed Elderly Population in Singapore, and Nuclear Energy Generation in India.
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Today's Topics
๐ Higher Education. The Philippines had the highest number of STEM students
โ๏ธ Health Skills. Increase in the working elderly population in Singapore
๐ Green Skills. Nuclear energy generation declined in India
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๐ The Philippines Had the Highest Number of STEM Students
In 2022, the Philippines led with 74 international students in STEM, while the US, Germany, and Russia also hosted strong cohorts above 50. These numbers reflect a global drive toward science and technology skills, as students increasingly seek opportunities in countries with advanced research ecosystems. The trend highlights the role of international mobility in building such as the UN Talent Pipeline for innovation. Policies such as the US STEM OPT extension aim to retain global graduates and strengthen national competitiveness.
โ๏ธ Increase in the Working Elderly Population in Singapore
The share of employed elderly in Singapore has risen from just 1.9% in 1970 to 8.8% in 2022, showing a steady increase over the past five decades. This trend reflects both longer life expectancy and policies encouraging seniors to remain economically active. It also highlights shifting workforce dynamics, where older workers bring experience and stability alongside younger generations. Singaporeโs Retirement and Re-employment Act supports extended participation, ensuring inclusive and resilient labor markets.
๐ Nuclear Energy Generation Declined in India
Nuclear energy accounted for only 3.3% of global electricity in 2024, a level nearly unchanged over the past decade. This contrasts with renewables, which have rapidly scaled due to falling costs and supportive policies. Still, nuclear remains vital for decarbonization. The International Atomic Energy Agency is pushing initiatives such as โAtoms4NetZeroโ to expand safe nuclear deployment alongside renewables.
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