The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 87th 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 March 2021 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2015 Census.
One of the most prominent changes in this issue is the rise in the number and value of sold properties; a monthly increase of 27.5% and 45.0%, respectively (compared to February 2021) and an annual increase of 126.1% and 74.8% (compared to March 2020). In addition, the value of shares traded increased to 10.9 billion QRs during March 2021, recording a monthly increase of 39.5% compared to February 2021 and an annual increase of 32.8% (compared to March 2020).
Furthermore, among the most notable changes is the increase in the total number of ships arriving at Qatar's ports and the increase in total net tonnage of ships at a monthly rate of 7.2% and 5.3%, respectively (compared to February 2021), and at an annual rate of 4.1% and 12.5% respectively (compared to March 2020).
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has decreased from 2.80 million during March 2020 to 2.64 million at end of March 2021.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 1789 live births have been registered during March 2021. Also, an increase in the total Qatari live births by 9.5% compared to last month. On the other hand, 250 deaths were recorded during the same period, an increase of 40.4% compared to February 2021.
Moreover, March 2021 has experienced a monthly increase by 25.2% in marriage contracts while it witnessed a monthly decrease by 3.8% in divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 373 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 176 divorce cases.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 84 Million Qatari Riyals in March 2021, for 14681 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly increase of 2.5% for the value of social security and a monthly increase of 0.5% for the number of beneficiaries of Social Security.
Total electricity consumption during March 2021 was 3022.6 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 25.8% and an annual increase of 7.2%. While the total water consumption has reached 50720.8 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 6.7% and an annual decrease of 4.9%.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 1194 permits during March 2021, recording a monthly decrease of 7.7% and an annual rise of 87.4%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 613 traffic cases were recorded during March 2021, showing a monthly decrease of 2.9% and an annual increase by 26.9%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 88%, followed by severe injuries by 9%. However, 18 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 3% of total traffic accidents cases.
The total number of registered new vehicles during March 2021 has reached 5342 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly increase of 3.9% and an annual increase of 24.4%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 612.4 Billion Qatari Riyals during March 2021, an annual decrease of 2.2% compared with March 2020. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 945.2 Billion Qatari Riyals during March 2021. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 5.8% compared to March 2020, when deposits recorded approximately 893.4 Billion Qatari Riyals.
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Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of May 2021
