💼 24K German Retail Sales Apprenticeships. 8% US Temperature Rise. US Health Spend Triples.
Chart of the Day #196 looks at Apprenticeships, Climate Change, and Health Expenditure
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Today's Topics
💼 Apprenticeships. 24K retail sales apprenticeships in Germany
🌡️ Climate Change. 8% rise in US average annual temperature
💰 Health Expenditure. 3x rise in US health expenditure (2000-2022)
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💼 24K Retail Sales Apprenticeships in Germany
In 2021, Germany's top apprenticeship contracts were for Retail Salesperson (24,276), Office Manager (22,845), and Salesperson (20,073). The diversity of apprenticeship contracts in Germany in 2021 reflects both current labor market needs and broader economic trends. To address these challenges, recent governmental initiatives have focused on making vocational training more attractive to young people.
🌡️ 8% Rise in US Average Annual Temperature
The average annual temperature in the United States has exhibited a significant upward trend, rising from 50.34°F in 1895 to 54.41°F in 2023. Notable increases were observed during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with peaks of 55.28°F in 2012 and 54.92°F in 2016. This trend highlights the impacts of climate change, including shifts in weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. The data underscores the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to mitigate these effects and adapt to a changing climate.
💰 3x Rise in US Health Expenditure (2000-2022)
US national health expenditure surged from $30B to $4.5 trillion from 1960 to 2022, a remarkable over 160-fold increase. Key milestones include surpassing $1 trillion in 2000 and reaching $4 trillion in 2020. By 2022, healthcare spending accounted for 17.3% of GDP, with projections suggesting it could reach 20% by 2032, emphasizing the need for policy reforms to control growing costs.
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