The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 79th 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 July 2020 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 of sold properties; a monthly increase of 41.2% compared to June 2020 and an annual increase of 153.5% compared to July 2019.  The highest share of the numbers and values of properties sold during July 2020 was vacant lands, which accounted for 56.7% of the total number of sold properties and 45.5% of the total values of sold properties.

Furthermore, among the most notable changes is the increase in the total new drivers' licenses and total new vehicles registered, which reached 1579 and 5582, respectively, during the month of July 2020. This represents a monthly increase of 83.0% and 43.2%, respectively, compared to June 2020.  The total traffic violations also increased at a monthly change rate of 49.9% compared to June 2020. The over-speeding (radar) violations registered the highest number of violations, reaching 66.3% of the total traffic violations during the month of July 2020.

 The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.48 million during July 2019 to 2.75 million at end of July 2020.

Regarding to Vital Statistics, 2152 live births have been registered during July 2020. Also, an increase in the total Qatari live births by 1.7% compared to last month. On the other hand, 269 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 11.2% compared to June 2020. 

Moreover, July 2020 has experienced a monthly increase by 46.5% and 188.2% respectively in marriage contracts and divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 454 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 219 divorce cases. 

As for the Social Security statements, reached 83 Million Qatari Riyals in July 2020, for 15324 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly decrease of 0.7% and 0.8% for the value of social security and the number of beneficiaries, respectively

Total electricity consumption during July 2020 was 5471.5 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 15.6% and an annual increase of 5.3%. While the total water consumption has reached 61990.9 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 3.3% and an annual rise of 4.6%. 

Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 684 permits during July 2020, recording a monthly increase of 19.6% and an annual decrease of 2.0%.

Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 548 traffic cases were recorded during July 2020, showing a monthly increase of 51.8% and an  annual increase by 18.6%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 87%, followed by severe injuries by 11%. However, 12 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases.

The total number of registered new vehicles during July 2020 has reached 5582 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly increase of 43.2% and an annual increase of 8.2%. 

As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 588.1 Billion Qatari Riyals during July 2020, an annual increase of 6.2% compared with July 2019. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 878.1 Billion Qatari Riyals during July 2020. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 7.9% compared to July 2019, when deposits recorded approximately 814.0 Billion Qatari Riyals.