The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 93th 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 September 2021 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2020 Census.
One of the most prominent changes in this issue is the rise in the total number and value of sold properties; a monthly increase of 39.2% and 71.3%, respectively (compared to August 2021). In addition, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased, where the general family consumption index rose by 0.03% (compared to August 2021). The largest increase was in clothes and shoes, followed by food and beverages by 2.80% and 1.78%, respectively, compared to August 2021.
Furthermore, among the most notable changes is the increase in the total number of marriage contracts for Qatari males and females by 30.5% and 37.0, respectively (compared to August 2021). However, the total divorce certificates for Qatari males and females went down by a rate of 15.2% and 11.0% (compared to August 2021).
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has decreased from 2.72 million during September 2020 to 2.64 million at end of September 2021.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 2026 live births have been registered during September 2021. Also, a decrease in the total Qatari live births by 4.4% compared to last month. On the other hand, 168 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 24.0% compared to August 2021.
Moreover, September 2021 has experienced a monthly increase by 7.1% in marriage contracts while the total number of divorce certificates decreased monthly by 12.3%. The total number of marriage contracts was 363 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 213 divorce cases.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 81 Million Qatari Riyals in September 2021, for 14512 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly increase of 1.4% for the value of social security and a monthly decrease of 0.7% for the number of beneficiaries of Social Security.
Total electricity consumption during September 2021 was 5094.4 GWh attaining a monthly decrease of 9.7% and an annual increase of 2.1%. While the total water consumption has reached 57476.2 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly decrease of 3.0% and an annual decrease of 3.7%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 617.4 Billion Qatari Riyals during September 2021, an annual increase of 4.2% compared with September 2020. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 975.5 Billion Qatari Riyals during September 2021. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 10.9% compared to September 2020, when deposits recorded approximately 879.9 Billion Qatari Riyals.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 736 permits during September 2021, recording a monthly increase of 17.6% and an annual decrease of 2.8%.
The total number of registered new vehicles during September 2021 has reached 7388 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly increase of 5.8% and an annual increase of 19.3%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 610 traffic cases were recorded during September 2021, showing a monthly increase of 8.7% and an annual increase by 32.9%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 91%, followed by severe injuries by 7%. However, 11 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases.
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