The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 91th 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 2021 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2015 Census.
One of the most prominent changes in this issue is the increase in the total number of vessels arriving at Qatar ports and the increase in net tonnage at a monthly rate of 1.0% and 3.6%, respectively, compared to June 2021, with an annual average increase of 7.6% and 7.1%, respectively, compared to July 2020.
Among the most prominent changes also is the general market index (point) which increased by a monthly rate of 0.2% compared to June 2021, with an annual average increase of 14.8% compared to July 2020. In addition, the total annual cash issued increased by 4.2% compared to July 2020, versus an increase in total commercial bank deposits and total credit facilities by 8.6% and 12.5%, respectively, compared to July 2020.
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has decreased from 2.75 million during July 2020 to 2.38 million at end of July 2021.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 1892 live births have been registered during July 2021. Also, an increase in the total Qatari live births by 1.5% compared to last month. On the other hand, 209 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 8.7% compared to June 2021.
Moreover, July 2021 has experienced a monthly decrease by 17.8% and 34.7% respectively in marriage contracts and divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 346 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 141 divorce cases.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 97 Million Qatari Riyals in July 2021, for 14615 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly increase of 21.6% for the value of social security and a monthly decrease of 0.5% for the number of beneficiaries of Social Security.
Total electricity consumption during July 2021 was 5511.2 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 11.5% and an annual increase of 0.7%. While the total water consumption has reached 57705.5 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly decrease of 0.02% and an annual decrease of 6.9%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 610.2 Billion Qatari Riyals during July 2021, an annual increase of 3.8% compared with July 2020. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 953.6 Billion Qatari Riyals during July 2021. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 8.6% compared to July 2020, when deposits recorded approximately 878.1 Billion Qatari Riyals.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 532 permits during July 2021, recording a monthly decrease of 27.5% and an annual decrease of 22.2%.
The total number of registered new vehicles during July 2021 has reached 5440 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly increase of 4.0% and an annual decrease of 2.5%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 506 traffic cases were recorded during July 2021, showing a monthly decrease of 7.7% and an annual decrease by 7.7%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 89%, followed by severe injuries by 8%. However, 16 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 3% of total traffic accidents cases.
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