The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics has released the 52th 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 April 2018 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2015 Census.

The most prominent change in this issue is the increase in the population by 1.2% in April 2018 compared to April 2017, and by 0.8% compared to March 2018. However, this increase was offset by a higher number of sold properties by 53.5% and an increase in the value of sold properties by 15.1% compared to April 2017. Moreover, the number of licenses for new drivers increased by 3.2% compared to April 2017.

The demographic statistics in the present bulletin showed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.68 million during April 2017 to almost 2.71 million at end of April 2018,  an annual increase of 1.0%.

With regard to Vital Statistics, a total number of 2049 live births has been registered during April 2018, a 3.6% drop compared to March 2018. However, this decrease was offset by a rise in the total Qatari live births by 4.8% compared to last month. On the other hand, 205 deaths were recorded during the same period, an increase of 5.1% compared to March 2017. However, this increase was offset by a decrease of 4.7% in Qatari deaths. 

Moreover, April 2018 has experienced a decrease in marriage and divorce contracts. The total number of marriage contracts was 330 contracts, whereas the total no of divorces has reached 95 divorce cases; namely, one divorce for every 4 marriages.

As for Social Security statements, the month of April 2018 has witnessed a significant decline in number of social security beneficiaries, reaching 13584 individuals, whereas the total value of Social Security has exceeded 77.9 million Qatari Riyal during the same month.

The bulletin showed that the total electricity utilization during April 2018 was 2611.5 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 11.1% as compared with last month, while recording an annual drop of 18.2% compared to April 2017. The bulletin also showed that the total water consumption has reached 39201.8 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 2.5% as compared with last month, while recording an annual drop of 10.6% compared to April 2017.

As for the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 662 permits during April 2018, recording a monthly decrease of 7.0%.

As for traffic accidents cases, a total of 532 traffic cases were recorded during April 2018, showing a monthly decrease of 8.7% compared to March 2018. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents in April 2018, with 89%, followed by severe injuries by 9%. However, 11 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents.

The bulletin also highlighted that the total number of registered vehicles during April 2018 has reached 5283 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly decrease of 16.6% and an annual decline of 19.9%.

Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 585.9 Billion Qatari Riyals during April 2018, an annual increase of 11.6% compared with April 2017. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including deposits, attained for 794.3 Billion Qatari Riyals during April 2018. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 1.7% compared to April 2017, when deposits recorded approximately 780.9 Billion Qatari Riyals.

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Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of June 2018 .