​​The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics has released the 22nd edition of (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin which includes a number of year-on-year social and economic changes, in addition to statistical data recorded in October 2015.
The statistical bulletin shows that Qatar’s population reached 2,412 million in October 2015, an annual increase of 8.8% as the population attained 2,216 million in October 2014.
The bulletin also indicates that social security beneficiaries in October accounted for 12,216 citizens, showing a monthly decrease of 1.3% compared to last September, when the number of beneficiaries amounted to 12,382.
The figures also indicated that the number of marriages in October 2015 increased by 4.2% compared to last September, recording 3,152 total marriages from the beginning of the year until October 2015. While, the number of divorces has lowered by 52.6% in October 2015 compared to last September, recording 1,233 total divorces from the beginning of the year until October 2015.
Visitors to Qatar showed an annual increase of 4.9% in October 2015 than last October. Visitors from GCC countries still accounted for the highest number of visitors as they made up 44.7% from the total number of visitors.
The bulletin also highlights that vehicles registration in October 2015 reached 9,812 compared to 8,090 during last September, with a monthly increase amounting to 21.3%.
Traffic violations amounted to 152,052 in October 2015, with a monthly decrease amounting to 6.8% compared to last September.
Total broad money supply (M2) recorded about 510 Billion Riyals during the month of October 2015 showing a monthly decrease of 1.5 % compared to last September. Similarly cash equivalents; includes deposits, decreased by 1.0 % during October 2015 in comparison with last September, as it recorded about 630 Billion Riyals. In contrast, Total broad money supply (M2) recorded a positive year-on-year change of 2.6%, similarly cash equivalents; includes deposits, recorded a positive year-on-year change of 6.4%.
It is noteworthy that (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin is released on a monthly basis to identify the developments and changes that occur in the social and economic aspects in Qatar. To view publication To view poster
More detailed data is available on Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics website: www.mdps.gov.qa and Qatar information Exchange website: www.qalm.gov.qa . In addition, you can send an email to ICU@mdps.gov.qa