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# 👶 US prioritizes pre K-12 funding. Norway's healthcare workforce holds steady. Data storage drives 50%+ revenue.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-prioritizes-pre-k-12-funding-norways-healthcare-workforce-holds-steady-data-storage-drives-50-revenue/
- Published: 2026-05-13T11:30:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-13T11:30:04.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #604 looks at pre K-12 funding in the US, the healthcare workforce in Norway and manufacturing data management.
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

**👶 Preschool.** Pre K-12 funding rose in the US in 2024  
**⚕️ Health Skills**. The healthcare workforce in Norway remained steady  
🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing**. Data storage and integration exceeded 50% revenue share 

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## **👶** Pre K-12 funding rose in the US in 2024

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-39748dfe-ac5e-4e9c-b277-f797d3bac79d.png)

State funded pre-K programmes in the United States increased as of 2024\. The overall trend shows [renewed expansion in early childhood funding.](https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/626491603440496920/pdf/Integrating-Early-Childhood-Care-and-Education-in-Sri-Lanka-From-Global-Evidence-to-National-Action.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Rising awareness of school readiness, long term learning outcomes, and workforce participation has driven investment. [The Preschool Development Grant program ](https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/early-learning/preschool-development-grant-birth-through-five?ref=newsletters.qs.com)administered by the US Department of Education supports expansion and quality improvements.

## ⚕️The healthcare workforce in Norway remained steady

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/HolonIQ_Healthcare_human_resources_in_Norway_2020_2024_HCHD6JUHLR8MMQE6TTZU--1-.png)

Healthcare human resources in Norway remained broadly stable, with only minor fluctuations. The steady trend indicates a well balanced workforce supply relative to demand. Consistent investment in training, retention, and public healthcare systems has helped maintain staffing levels. Stability supports [reliable service delivery ](https://www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/norway?ref=newsletters.qs.com)despite rising healthcare needs.[ The National Health and Hospital Plan](https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/95eec808f0434acf942fca449ca35386/en-gb/pdfs/stm201920200007000engpdfs.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) implemented by the Government of Norway focuses on workforce planning and system sustainability.

## 🏭 Data storage and integration exceeded 50% revenue share 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/HolonIQ_Manufacturing_data_management_revenue_share_globally_2025_HCHAE19E92VTJ6KGOAVZ--1-.png)

Data storage and integration together account for just over 50% of global manufacturing data management revenue in 2025\. The combined share highlights the importance of managing and [connecting large volumes of industrial data across systems.](https://becolve.com/en/blog/industrial-data-management-fundamentals-for-efficiency-and-decision-making/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) As factories adopt sensors, automation, and[ digital twins](https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-digital-twin-technology?ref=newsletters.qs.com), efficient storage and seamless integration become critical for real time operations. [The Industry 4.0 initiative ](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2015/568337/EPRS%5FBRI%282015%29568337%5FEN.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com)supported by the European Commission promotes data driven manufacturing systems.

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