🏭 Service robots power China’s workforce growth. US preschool teacher salaries. Norway nears 45% of doctors trained abroad.
Chart of the Day #602 looks at preschool teacher salaries in the US, foreign trained doctors in the OECD and advanced manufacturing growth in China.
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👶 Preschool. US preschool teacher pay was ~40% higher in educational services than daycare services
⚕️ Health Skills. Foreign-trained doctors reached nearly 45% in Norway
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Service robots continue to add to China’s workforce
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👶 US preschool teacher pay was ~40% higher in educational services than daycare services
Preschool teacher salaries in the US in 2024 range from $50K in educational services to $36K in child daycare services. Higher wages in formal education reflect stricter qualifications, public funding, and structured career pathways, while daycare roles are often lower funded and privately operated. The Child Care and Development Block Grant, administered by the US Department of Health and Human Services, aims to improve wages and access to childcare services.
⚕️ Foreign-trained doctors reached nearly 45% in Norway
Foreign-trained doctors in Norway was nearly 25% higher than the OECD average. The pattern shows heavy reliance on international talent in healthcare systems. Ageing populations, domestic workforce shortages, and high healthcare demand drive recruitment from abroad. Countries like Germany and France rely less due to stronger domestic training pipelines. This trend reflects global mobility of skilled workers. The WHO Global Code of Practice, led by the World Health Organization, guides ethical international recruitment.
🏭 Service robots continue to add to China’s workforce
Advanced manufacturing growth in China in 2024 is led by service robots at nearly 75%. This highlights rapid expansion in high-tech production. Strong demand for automation, ageing workforce pressures, and investment in AI-driven industries are accelerating robotics adoption. Growth in solar and EVs also reflects energy transition priorities. The Made in China 2025 strategy, led by the Chinese government, continues to prioritise robotics, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
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