The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 89th 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 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 total cash issued at a monthly rate of 1.5% compared to April 2021, offset by an increase in total deposits and credit facilities of commercial banks by 2.0% and 1.8%, respectively (compared to April 2021). The total deposits and credit facilities of commercial banks increased at an annual rate of 11.3% and 13.6%, respectively (compared to May 2020).
Furthermore, among the most notable changes is the rise in the Consumer Price Index, as the overall household consumption sub-index increased by 0.83% compared to April 2021. The largest increase was in Entertainment & Culture category with 10.97%, reaching 82.6 during May 2021.
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has decreased from 2.81 million during May 2020 to 2.63 million at end of May 2021.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 1940 live births have been registered during May 2021. Also, an increase in the total Qatari live births by 6.0% compared to last month. On the other hand, 273 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 30.9% compared to April 2021.
Moreover, May 2021 has experienced a monthly decrease by 9.1% and 34.9% respectively in marriage contracts and divorce certificates. The total number of marriage contracts was 311 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 97 divorce cases.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 81 Million Qatari Riyals in May 2021, for 14710 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly decrease of 0.2% for the value of social security and a monthly increase of 0.4% for the number of beneficiaries of Social Security.
Total electricity consumption during May 2021 was 4547.5 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 29.3% and an annual increase of 14.3%. While the total water consumption has reached 57471.9 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 6.6% and an annual decrease of 1.0%.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 348 permits during May 2021, recording a monthly decrease of 30.4% and an annual rise of 28.4%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 511 traffic cases were recorded during May 2021, showing a monthly increase of 1.2% and an annual increase by 53.9%. 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, 9 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases.
The total number of registered new vehicles during May 2021 has reached 4695 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly decrease of 0.8% and an annual increase of 150.0%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 612.1 Billion Qatari Riyals during May 2021, an annual increase of 4.9% compared with May 2020. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 962.2 Billion Qatari Riyals during May 2021. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 11.3% compared to May 2020, when deposits recorded approximately 864.4 Billion Qatari Riyals.
Next issue will hopefully be released by the end of July 2021.