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# 🏭 The US holds 80% of registered aircrafts. Gambia’s tertiary education exceeds 40%. Dubai Healthcare spending hits AED 3B+.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/the-us-holds-80-of-registered-aircrafts-gambias-tertiary-education-exceeds-40-dubai-healthcare-spending-hits-aed-3b/
- Published: 2026-05-07T11:30:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-07T11:30:16.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #600 looks at tertiary education graduates by country, healthcare expenses in Dubai and registered aircrafts.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

**🎓 Higher Education.** Gambia had above 40% of tertiary graduates  
⚕️ **Health Skills**. Healthcare expenses in Dubai exceeded AED 3B   
🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing**. The US tops aircraft registrations globally

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## **🎓** Gambia had above 40% of tertiary graduates

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/HolonIQ_Tertiary_graduates_from_education_programmes_related_to_teaching_among_selected_countries_2025_HCHU6QNDW9XUJAKAE1I9.png)

Tertiary graduates from education programmes in 2025 are led by Gambia at over 40%. The distribution shows strong concentration in select developing systems. Gambia’s lead reflects [targeted expansion of teacher training](https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/media/11361/file/UNICEF-Innocenti-T4A-The-Gambia-Report-2025.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to address shortages and rapidly scale basic education access. Rising school enrolment and demand for [qualified educators in low-capacity systems](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/global-report-teachers-what-you-need-know?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [The Education Sector Strategic Plan](https://moe.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/General-Education-Sector-Development-Plan-2021-2025-1.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, prioritises teacher supply and training quality.

## ⚕️ Healthcare expenses in Dubai exceeded AED 3B

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-c16f699b-7d53-4ade-91d5-bff1db0c0394.png)

Healthcare expenses in Dubai rose to 22B United Arab Emirates Dirham in 2022\. The trend reflects gradual expansion and system strengthening. Rising demand from population growth and increased[ private sector participation ](https://fcsc.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Accelerating-Private-Sector-Engagement-for-the-United-Nations-SDGs.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)have driven spending. Investments in advanced facilities and [specialist care](https://dubaihealth.ae/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) have also raised costs. [The Dubai Health Strategy 2021](https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/strategies-initiatives-and-awards/strategies-plans-and-visions/strategies-plans-and-visions-untill-2021/dubai-health-strategy-2021?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the Dubai Health Authority, focuses on integrated care, private investment, and expanding high-quality healthcare access.

## 🏭 The US tops aircraft registrations globally

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/04/data-src-image-c4902cec-d497-4aa9-822c-cb9fbf7e6fed.png)

Registered aircraft in 2026 are led by the United States. The US led due to its large geography, high number of corporations and [strong demand for private aviation](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/private-jet-travel-costs-rise-fuel-prices.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Its Federal Aviation Administration registry is also globally preferred for flexibility, maintenance access, and [resale value](https://www.avbuyer.com/aircraft/private-jets?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [The FAA regulatory framework](https://www.faa.gov/regulations%5Fpolicies/faa%5Fregulations?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration, supports global aircraft registration dominance.

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