🏫 US Public School Demographics 2022. Japan Leads in Life Expectancy. US Tops Research Spending.
Chart of the Day #417 Looks at Demographics in US Schools, Life Expectancy Among High-Income Countries, and Global Research and Development Spending.
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Today's Topics
🏫 K12 Education. Demographics of US K12 public school students in 2022
⚕️ Health Skills. Japan led in life expectancy among high-income countries
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. The US tops global research spending
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🏫 Demographics of US K12 Public School Students in 2022
The numbers highlight a diversifying student population, with Hispanic enrolment growing rapidly compared to earlier decades. This shift mirrors broader US demographic trends, including the rise of minority-majority states. Policies such as the US Department of Education’s Equity Action Plan aim to adapt funding and curricula to reflect these changes. However, many equity plans in education are facing scrutiny and funding cuts, creating uncertainty around their future effectiveness and sustainability.
⚕️Japan Led in Life Expectancy Among High-Income Countries
In 2022, the US had the lowest life expectancy among high-income countries at 77 years, well below Japan’s 84 years. America’s outcome is shaped by unequal healthcare access and lifestyle-related health risks, despite having one of the highest healthcare spending, globally. In contrast, Japan benefits from a highly regarded healthcare system and healthier diets, contributing to longevity. Overall, most high-income countries maintain strong healthcare systems that support longer lifespans and healthier populations.
🏭 The US Tops Global Research Spending
The US leads global research spending at 3.6% of GDP, followed by Japan at 3.4% and Germany at 3.1%. This spending gap explains why high-income nations dominate in AI, biotech, and advanced manufacturing. Japan has sought to narrow this gap further through its Society 5.0 policy, which integrates digital transformation and R&D to drive innovation across healthcare, mobility, and infrastructure.
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