🧑💼 Arab Tops Migrant Workforce Share at 41%. Corporate Clean Energy Procurement. US Spend on Diabetes.
Chart of the Day #271 looks at Migrant workers in Arab States, Clean Energy Procurement, and US Government Expenditure on Diabetes.
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Today's Topics
🧑💼 Workforce. Arab States gain the highest migrant workforce share
♻️ Clean Energy. Amazon led in clean energy procurement in 2022
🏥 Health. US tops healthcare spend on diabetes in 2021
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🧑💼 Arab States Gain the Highest Migrant Workforce Share
The Arab States host the largest share of migrant workers globally as a proportion of their total workforce, with 41.4% recorded in 2019. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and others, are particularly dependent on migrant labor, with non-nationals often comprising the majority of their populations and workforces. Migrant workers are concentrated in sectors such as construction and domestic work, where they constitute up to 95% of employees. Despite their significant contribution to economic growth, challenges persist in collecting comprehensive labor migration data and ensuring adequate protections for these workers.
♻️ Amazon Led in Clean Energy Procurement in 2022
Amazon's achievement as the leading purchaser of clean energy in 2022, with a contracted capacity of 12.4 GW, reflects a significant trend among corporations worldwide towards renewable energy procurement. This surge indicates a growing commitment across various industries to reduce carbon footprints and transition to sustainable energy sources. It's further supported by initiatives like RE100, where companies commit to sourcing 100% renewable energy, indicating a collective movement towards sustainable business practices.
🏥 US Tops Healthcare Spend on Diabetes in 2021
In 2021, the US accounted for the highest health expenditure on diabetes, with costs reaching $380 Billion. This figure is part of a broader global context where total diabetes-related health expenditures were estimated at $966 Billion and projected to rise to over $1 Trillion by 2045. The US expenditure significantly surpasses that of other countries, with China following at $165 billion, highlighting the rising prevalence of the disease and the substantial financial burden diabetes places on healthcare systems.
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