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In the New Edition of “Qatar; Monthly Statistics” Bulletin The total number of new drivers' licenses increased during May 2022, by 32.1% compared to April 2022 and by 1027.0% compared to May 2021

7/3/2022
 

​The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 101th 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 May 2022 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2020 Census. 


One of the most prominent changes in this issue is the increase in total traffic violations at a monthly rate of 14.4% (compared to April 2022) and at an annual rate of 52.9% (compared to May 2021). The over-speeding (radar) violations registered the highest percentage, reaching 76%, followed by parking violations at 17%, while driving licenses violations recorded the lowest percentage, at 0.02% of the total traffic violations.

Furthermore, among the most notable changes is that the total number of marriage contracts increased monthly by 40.4% (compared to April 2022), and annually by 10.6% (compared to May 2021). The percentage increased among non-Qatari males and females alike, reaching 43.9% for males and 56.5% for females (compared to April 2022).

The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.63 million during May 2021 to 2.85 million at end of May 2022.

Regarding to Vital Statistics, 2065 live births have been registered during May 2022. Also, an increase in the total Qatari live births by 52.1% compared to last month. On the other hand, 204 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 6.4% compared to April 2022. 

Moreover, May 2022 has experienced a monthly increase by 40.4 and 39.5% in marriage contracts and divorce certificates respectively. The total number of marriage contracts was 344 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 219 divorce cases. 
As for the Social Security statements, reached 79 Million Qatari Riyals in May 2022, for 14456 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly increase of 1.0% 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 May 2022 was 4527.8 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 21.3 and an annual decrease of 0.4%. While the total water consumption has reached 57275.3 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 2.4% and an annual decrease of 0.3%. 

As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 656.5 Billion Qatari Riyals during May 2022, an annual increase of 7.3% compared with May 2021. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 967.2 Billion Qatari Riyals during May 2022. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 0.5% compared to May 2021, when deposits recorded approximately 962.2 Billion Qatari Riyals.

Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 645 permits during May 2022, recording a monthly decrease of 4.7% and an annual increase of 85.3%.

The total number of registered new vehicles during May 2022 has reached 6535 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly decrease of 10.7% and an annual increase of 39.2%. 

Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 822 traffic cases were recorded during May 2022, showing a monthly increase of 18.3% and an annual increase by 60.9%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 90%, followed by severe injuries by 8%. However, 18 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases.


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Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of July 2022.​