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Singapore: P1 Cohort Secondary School Eligibility, 2001–2024
Across 24 years, the share of Primary 1 pupils eligible for secondary school in Singapore has held between 97.4% and 98.5%, showing remarkable consistency.
Japan worker household recreational goods spending, 1975–2008
Expenditure peaked at 7,645 yen in 1999 after decades of growth, then eased to 7,030 yen by 2008, signaling a shift in post-bubble spending priorities.
China's Railway Operating Mileage Grew 136% from 2000 to 2024
China's railway operating mileage climbed from 68,700 km in 2000 to 162,000 km, a 136% increase, with the largest five-year gain in 2010–2014 adding 20,800 km.
Singapore's trade union membership rises to 829,395 in 2024
Singapore's trade union membership rose to 829,395 in 2024, adding 142,719 members since 2014 and reaching the highest level in the 11-year official series.
Japan's Voluntary Auto Insurance Rate Rises to 47.2% in 2023
Japan's voluntary auto insurance rate stood at 9% in 1979 and reached 47.2% in 2023, a fivefold climb over 44 years that left more than half of vehicles without coverage, e-Stat data shows.
China's Glass Dominance: From 21% to 59% of World Output
In 2025, China produced 92 million tonnes of flat glass, representing 59.4% of global output. In 2000, it produced 18 million tonnes, a mere 21.2% share, based on USGS annual data.
Singapore's trade union membership rises to 829,395 in 2024
Singapore's trade union membership rose to 829,395 in 2024, adding 142,719 members since 2014 and reaching the highest level in the 11-year official series.
Japan's Voluntary Auto Insurance Rate Reaches 47.2% in 2023
Japan's voluntary auto insurance rate rose from 9% in 1979 to 47.2% in 2023, a fivefold increase driven by decades of steady growth, e-Stat data shows.
