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In the New Edition of “Qatar: Monthly Statistics” Bulletin During June 2022, the total value of sold properties increased by 109.6% compared to May 2022, with an average annual increase of 39.6% (compared to June 2021).

8/3/2022
 

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The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 102nd issue of the “Qatar: Monthly Statistics” bulletin, a series of statistical newsletters released monthly. In this issue, we highlighted the most important statistical changes that occurred within the country during June 2022, 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 issuing of new driving licenses, at a monthly rate of 44.9% (compared to May 2022), and at an annual increase of 136.8% (compared to June 2021). The issuing of new licenses for non-Qatari males recorded the highest percentage increase by 82%, with a monthly change of 39.8% (compared to May 2022), and an annual change of 155.4% (compared to June 2021). 
Furthermore, among the most notable changes is the increase in total deposits and other credit facilities of commercial banks at a monthly rate of 1.7% and 0.7%, respectively (compared to May 2022), and an annual increase of 2.4% and 1.4%, respectively (compared to June 2021). 
Additionally, demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.50 million during June 2021 to 2.66 million by the end of June 2022.
With regards to vital statistics, 2029 live births were registered during June 2022, with an increase in total Qatari live births by 4.1% compared to the previous month. On the other hand, 178 deaths were recorded during the same period - a decrease of 12.7% compared to May 2022. 
Moreover, there has been a monthly increase by 8.4% and 21.9% in marriage contracts and divorce certificates, respectively, during June 2022. Whereas, the total number of marriage contracts was 373 contracts, the total number. of divorces reached 267 divorce cases. 
Social security within Qatar was valued at 79 million Qatari Riyals during  June 2022, with 14,436 beneficiaries, recording a monthly decrease of 0.2% in the value of social security and a monthly decrease of 0.1% in the number of beneficiaries.
Total electricity consumption during June 2022 was 5164.3 GWh, recording a monthly increase of 14.1% and an annual decrease of 4.5%. Meanwhile, total water consumption reached 56,628.5 thousand m3 during the same month,  attaining a monthly decrease of 1.1% and an annual decrease of 1.9%. 
As for the banking sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 675.1 billion Qatari Riyals during June 2022, an annual increase of 9.3% compared to June 2021. On the other hand, cash equivalents - including Commercial Bank Deposits - reached 984.0 billion Qatari Riyals during June 2022. This figure has recorded an annual increase of 2.4% compared to June 2021, when deposits totaled approximately 960.6 billion Qatari Riyals.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 755 permits during June 2022, recording a monthly increase of 17.1% and an annual increase of 2.9%.
The total number of registered new vehicles during June 2022 reached 8,011 new vehicles. This figure reflected a monthly increase of 22.6%, and an annual increase of 53.1%. 
Traffic accident cases- excluding non-injury accidents - totaled 746 traffic cases during June 2022, showing a monthly decrease of 9.2% and an annual increase of 36.1%. Light injuries accounted for 92% of traffic accidents during the same month, followed by severe injuries, which accounted for 6% of accidents. 14 deaths were recorded during this time, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accident cases.​

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