The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 73th 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 January 2020 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2015 Census.
The most prominent change in this issue is the increase in deposits and credit facilities for commercial banks at a monthly rate of 2.8% and 2.1%, respectively (compared to December 2019), an annual increase of 10.5% and 11.7%, respectively (compared to January 2019).
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.766 million during January 2019 to 2.773 million at end of January 2020.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 2205 live births have been registered during January 2020. Also, An increase in the total Qatari live births by 0.4% compared to last month. On the other hand, 192 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 1.5% compared to December 2019.
Moreover, January 2020 has experienced a monthly increase by 17.1% and 22.9% respectively in marriage contracts and divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 369 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 134 divorce cases; namely, one divorce for every 3 marriages.
The total number of marriage contracts was 315 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 109 divorce cases; namely, one divorce for every 3 marriages.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 85 Million Qatari Riyals in January 2020, for 15555 beneficiaries.
Total electricity consumption during January 2020 was 2631.0 GWh attaining a monthly decrease of 6.3% and an annual rise of 29.3%. While the total water consumption has reached 52092.4 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly decrease of 0.5% and an annual rise of 53.5%.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 696 permits during January 2020, recording a monthly increase of 7.1%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 693 traffic cases were recorded during January 2020, showing a monthly increase of 8.6%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 89%, followed by severe injuries by 9%. However, 16 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases.
The total number of registered new vehicles during January 2020 has reached 5925 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly decrease of 1.5% and an annual increase of 5.8%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 591.8 Billion Qatari Riyals during January 2020, an annual increase of 5.2% compared with January 2019. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 872.9 Billion Qatari Riyals during January 2020. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 10.5% compared to January 2019, when deposits recorded approximately 789.7 Billion Qatari Riyals .
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Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of February 2020
