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US Tops Research Spending. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-public-school-demographics-2022-japan-leads-in-life-expectancy-us-tops-research-spending/ - Published: 2025-08-25T11:50:28.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-26T05:56:32.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #417 Looks at Demographics in US Schools, Life Expectancy Among High-Income Countries, and Global Research and Development Spending. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Selamat**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **👋** ServiceNow and Senpai-SP partner to launch an [AI Skills Program](https://www.ainvest.com/news/servicenow-senai-sp-launch-ai-skills-program-brazil-drive-digital-transformation-2508?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to drive Digital Transformation in Brazil. Highmark commits [$4M](https://coverager.com/highmark-commits-4-million-to-community-health-in-western-new-york/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to community health in Western New York. 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The [University of Nebraska ](https://kearneyhub.com/news/local/education/article%5Ff33137a1-460d-4e71-b5c2-02d896d3def7.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)at Kearney has started offering microcredentials. ### 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 Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **🏫** Demographics of US K12 Public School Students in 2022 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfs1BhpHWCXU9hyFHN4oyQmRG4DtMutF73LVRWgFNizomUCDYzvDfIWVbUMWMsRzzZ5-zxnaSaOSY11prUyxi2OYpizYXbPkMPAy4Vrd0WJu8F-ClyZlNY_FzEjpdYNZXhn3WpQ7g?key=psP5SbDV1k5e4hdsGvFFEQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHJKLCJ6FW4R0E7BY9P/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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](https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15664185/department-of-education-releases-2023-update-to-equity-action-plan?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aim to adapt funding and curricula to reflect these changes. However, many equity plans in education are [facing scrutiny and funding cuts](https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ED-2023-EAP-Summary.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), creating uncertainty around their future effectiveness and sustainability. ## **⚕️**Japan Led in Life Expectancy Among High-Income Countries [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe1J2V6AB0hMceRccvr1GTMQ6x243lVHhEahJkZkjNkZPXhlhPxM_0vWkZ5Q7Hg7S4_CLZLTv_l_WTP2oHjQXSmyD86F7EIgvQw41FByxpXYxurRKpzQ1MeGrYmnJnRW2hSH_2P?key=psP5SbDV1k5e4hdsGvFFEQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH2SX0K3D8KD49Z4H7K?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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](https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/disparities-in-health-and-health-care-5-key-question-and-answers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and lifestyle-related health risks, despite having one of the highest [healthcare spending](https://www.gao.gov/federal-health-care-spending?ref=newsletters.qs.com), globally. In contrast, Japan benefits from a[ highly regarded healthcare system ](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10912799/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)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 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgsRiFINDDPdV4PR9mhMOH3f1n4nxIKAlsOBfUYr0YZWP6nznKk3GVw3H0RjFEfQk9p6S9bt7AfnTTm7d61gN_Ty0kDMtyPzGuYdJ84kemZb5ktEaDsa_GBsFzvx1BnEzFeI_byg?key=psP5SbDV1k5e4hdsGvFFEQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHWULLE08MH57UP06G1?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 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 ](https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/high-income-countries?ref=newsletters.qs.com)dominate in AI, [biotech,](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871678423000031?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and advanced manufacturing. Japan has sought to narrow this gap further through its [Society 5.0 policy](https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/english/society5%5F0/index.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which integrates digital transformation and [R&D](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/randd.asp?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to drive innovation across healthcare, mobility, and infrastructure. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)