Global Highlights
Skill proficiency percent gained for a country is associated with a $600 increase in GDP per capita.
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Accessibility
Countries with equal access to the Internet have higher skill proficiencies
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Equality
Countries excelling in critical skills see more income equality
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Progress
Higher skills proficiency is linked to economic progress
Industry Highlights
Industries with more highly skilled talent, especially in tech skills, see higher stock returns and less disruption from COVID-19.
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Technology
is a leading sector in the industry and data science domain
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Manufacturing
is the most highly skilled industry in the business domain
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Insurance
is the least skilled industry in data science and technology
Role & Education Highlights
Business, technology, and data science skills give students a competitive edge in the workforce.
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Cutting-edge
Students majoring in Math & Statistics, and Physical Sciences have the strongest skills across domains
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Emerging
80% of higher education students whose learning has been disrupted are in emerging or lagging countries
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Lagging
Health Professions students perform poorly in business, tech, and data science skills
