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# 👶 Steady Rise of Nurseries in Poland. The Netherlands Tops Recycled Material Use. Developing Regions Report Higher Mobile Internet Traffic.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/steady-rise-of-nurseries-in-poland-the-netherlands-tops-recycled-material-use-developing-regions-report-higher-mobile-internet-traffic/
- Published: 2025-12-11T12:30:53.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-11T12:30:52.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #495 Looks at Nursery Schools in Poland, Recycled Material Use in the EU, and Global Mobile Internet Traffic.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

👶 **Preschool.** Number of nurseries in Poland increased by >20%  
**🍃 Green Skills.** Netherlands used 20% more recycled material than the EU average  
🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Nigeria had the highest share of mobile internet traffic

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## 👶 Number of nurseries in Poland Increased by >20%

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-c8007ea5-f22b-4145-bf2d-19eb0804a0da.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH048RZ3YDYXTN6FOTA?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

The number of nursery schools in Poland increased by over 20% from 2016 to 2023, demonstrating steady and uninterrupted growth. This sustained expansion reflects a [long term investment ](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/poland/early-childhood-education-and-care?ref=newsletters.qs.com)strategy that aligns with demographic changes and the rising rates of [female labour force ](https://ibs.org.pl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IBS-PP%5F01.2020%5FEN.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)participation. Access to childcare is recognised as a key enabler for employment, and continued growth is expected under the Ministry of Family and Social Policy's Family Care Development Program.

## 🍃 Netherlands Used 20% More Recycled Material Than the EU Average

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-d8e74cda-d3fc-4066-ace9-88a452c1a80d.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYFZCYBBCF3IOT3C6I/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

The [use of recycled material](https://www.satra.com/spotlight/article.php?id=551/&ref=newsletters.qs.com) varied widely across the EU in 2024, with the Netherlands leading at over 30%. Western members generally outperformed the EU average, while many Eastern and Southern states remained below 10%. Fluctuating progress is seen in circular economy capacity, driven by differences in [waste processing infrastructure](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and industrial demand for secondary materials. The EU Circular Economy Action Plan continues to shape investment to expand[ recycling across the European Union](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20251119-1?ref=newsletters.qs.com).

## 🏭 Nigeria Had the Highest Share of Mobile Internet Traffic

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-183b966d-4c08-4281-b6b7-b193d12d34c5.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH9UCDSCWC3MTBB3B7I?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Mobile internet traffic dominated overall usage in 2024, with several regions, led by Nigeria and Vietnam, relying heavily on [mobile devices](https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-magazine/articles/dialing-for-development-how-mobile-phones-are-transforming-the-lives-of-millions-37420?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for online access. The pattern reflects how mobile networks have become the primary digital gateway in many countries. As 5G expands, faster speeds are improving access, yet[ developing regions ](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/23/only-1-2-of-over-one-billion-africans-have-access-to-5g-networks-report?ref=newsletters.qs.com)continue facing weaker signals and infrastructure gaps that limit reliability. Ongoing 5G rollout programs across Africa and Asia remain central to reducing these disparities and strengthening [digital inclusion](https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/external-affairs/international-relations/digital-inclusion-reducing-the-usage-gap/?ref=newsletters.qs.com).

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