🎓 UK Apprenticeship Enrolment Down 30%. Finland Leads in Nurse Density. US Passed the Most AI Bills.
Chart of the Day #400 looks at UK Apprenticeship Enrolment, Countries with the Highest Nurse Density, and the Number of AI Bills Passed in Selected Countries.
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Today's Topics
🎓 Higher Education. New apprenticeship enrolment in the UK less by >30%
⚕️ Healthcare. Finland has the highest number of nurses per 1,000 people
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. The US passed the highest no. of AI-related bills
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🎓 New Apprenticeship Enrolment in the UK Less by >30%
Apprenticeship enrolments in the UK declined by over 30% between 2016 and 2023, largely due to the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. The policy imposed a 0.5% payroll levy on large employers, and the government provides funding for smaller businesses. This created Complexity and Confusion among employers, leading to a reduction in their willingness or ability to offer apprenticeship programs. Additionally, a shift toward higher-level apprenticeships with stricter academic criteria decreased opportunities for younger students, contributing further to the overall decline in new entrants.
⚕️ Finland has the Highest Number of Nurses per 1,000 People
In 2024, Finland reported 22.3 nurses and midwives per 1,000 people, reflecting a strong investment in healthcare staffing. High nurse-to-population ratios are closely linked to improved patient outcomes, reduced burnout, and greater system resilience, especially in aging societies. Sustained workforce planning is becoming a strategic priority across advanced health systems. A global shortage of nurses and midwives remains a critical challenge, driven by aging populations, workforce burnout, and uneven training pipelines across regions.
🤖 The US Passed the Highest No. of AI-Related Bills
Between 2016 and 2024, the US passed nearly 30 AI-related bills, more than any other country, followed by Portugal and Russia. However, the US still lacks a comprehensive federal AI law, relying instead on a patchwork of federal and state measures to regulate AI. While the Biden administration emphasized safe and trustworthy AI development, the new Trump administration reversed course, issuing an Executive Order promoting a more permissive, innovation-first approach to AI regulation by removing previous restrictions.
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