🎓 South Korea's AI Workforce Grows 4x. >50% Tertiary Enrollment. Natural Gas.
Chart of the Day #218 looks at Higher Education in Algeria, Electricity Composition, and South Korea's AI Workforce
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Today's Topics
🎓 Higher Education. Over 50% tertiary enrollment rate in Algeria in 2021
⚡ Electricity. Natural gas powers over 30% of Portugal’s electricity
🧠 Artificial Intelligence. South Korea's AI workforce grew 4x from 2018 to 2022
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🎓 Over 50% Tertiary Enrollment Rate in Algeria in 2021
From 2004 to 2021, Algeria experienced a significant increase in tertiary education enrollment, particularly for women, with rates rising from 19% to 67%. Male enrollment grew from 18% to 40%, leading to an overall increase from 19% to 53%. This trend aligns with government initiatives, including the National Education Development Plan and the 2014-2030 Educational Reform Plan, aimed at enhancing educational access, which is crucial for sustainable development and social progress.
⚡ Natural Gas Powers Over 30% of Portugal’s Electricity
In 2022, Portugal generated 44TWh of electricity, with natural gas leading at 16TWh and wind following at 13TWh. Hydropower contributed 6TWh, while biomass and solar added 3TWh and 2TWh, respectively. This energy mix highlights Portugal's transition to renewables, aligning with government goals for 51% renewable energy in consumption by 2030 and 85% of annual electricity from renewables, supporting its carbon neutrality ambition by 2050.
🧠 South Korea's AI Workforce Grew 4x From 2018 to 2022
From 2018 to 2022, South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI) workforce grew from 10K to 40K employees, with a significant increase from 11K in 2019 to 25K in 2020. This trend highlights the country's focus on AI technologies and skills. The South Korean government is committed to becoming a global AI leader through initiatives like the Korean New Deal and AI Strategy 2030, which aim to enhance workforce skills and promote digital transformation across sectors.
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