The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 71th issue of (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin; a series of statistical newsletters released on a monthly basis. In this issue, we highlighted the most important statistical changes that occurred in the country during November 2019 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2015 Census.
The most prominent change in this issue is the rise in total deposits and credit facilities at a monthly rate of 0.6% and 2.3%, respectively (compared to October 2019) and at an annual rate of 4.6% and 9.1%, respectively (compared to November 2018).
The demographic statistics showed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.76 million during November 2018 to 2.77 million at end of November 2019.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 2117 live births has been registered during November 2019. Also, A decrease in the total Qatari live births by 10% compared to last month. On the other hand, 201 deaths were recorded during the same period, an increase of 15.5% compared to October 2019.
Moreover, November 2019 has experienced a monthly decrease by 6.7% and 27.9% respectively in marriage contracts and divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 292 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 111 divorce cases; namely, one divorce for every 3 marriages.
Social Security statements, reached 88 Million Qatari Riyals in November 2019, for 15689 beneficiaries.
Total electricity consumption during November 2019 was 3248.0 GWh attaining a monthly decrease of 31.8% and an annual rise of 30.2%. While the total water consumption has reached 54373.5 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 33.2% and an annual rise of 56.4%.
The data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 673 permits during November 2019, recording a monthly decrease of 29.5%.
Traffic accidents cases, a total of 608 traffic cases were recorded during November 2019, showing a monthly increase of 1.5%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents during the same month, with 88%, followed by severe injuries by 10%. However, 13 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents.
The total number of registered new vehicles during November 2019 has reached 5690 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly decrease of 13.2% and an annual increase of 3.5%.
For Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 563.4 Billion Qatari Riyals during November 2019, an annual decrease of 0.2% compared with November 2018. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 830.5 Billion Qatari Riyals during November 2019. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 4.6% compared to November 2018, when deposits recorded approximately 794.1 Billion Qatari Riyals.
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Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of January 2020.
