Doha, May 07 (QNA) - The latest data of the Planning and Statistics Authority showed an increase in the number of tourists coming to the country last March by more than 759 percent over the same month of 2021, while it increased by 98.7 percent from February of this year.
The data included in the 99th issue of (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin showed that the number of tourists reached 152.7 thousand last March, compared to 76.88 thousand last February, and 17.78 thousand recorded in March 2021.
One of the prominent variables in this issue is the increase in the value of traded shares at a monthly rate of 72.8%, vis-à-vis a rise in the general market index (point) at a monthly rate of 4.5% (compared to February 2022). In addition, the total commercial bank deposits and total credit facilities increased by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively (compared to February 2022), an annual increase rate of 2.4% and 3.5%, respectively (compared to March 2021).
Another prominent change is the total number of new driving licenses, which increased on a monthly basis by 10.9% (compared to February 2022), and on an annual basis by 81.2% (compared to March 2021). Non-Qatari males were the vast majority of total new driving licencees at 79% in March 2022.
The demographic statistics revealed that the total population of Qatar has increased from 2.64 million during March 2021 to 2.83 million at end of March 2022.
Regarding to Vital Statistics, 1788 live births have been registered during March 2022. Also, a decrease in the total Qatari live births by 0.2% compared to last month. On the other hand, 224 deaths were recorded during the same period, a decrease of 1.8% compared to February 2022.
Moreover, March 2022 has experienced a monthly increase by 7.4 and 21.2% in marriage contracts and divorce certificates respectively. The total number of marriage contracts was 404 contracts, whereas the total No. of divorces has reached 257 divorce cases.
As for the Social Security statements, reached 78 Million Qatari Riyals in March 2022, for 14312 beneficiaries, Recording a monthly decrease of 0.6% for the value of social security and a monthly increase of 0.2% for the number of beneficiaries of Social Security.
Total electricity consumption during March 2022 was 3177.1 GWh attaining a monthly increase of 29.1 and an annual increase of 5.1%. While the total water consumption has reached 53644.2 Thousand m3 during the same month attaining a monthly increase of 14.3% and an annual decrease of 1.4%.
As for the Banking Sector; Total Broad Money Supply (M2) recorded about 632.9 Billion Qatari Riyals during March 2022, an annual increase of 3.3% compared with March 2021. On the other hand, cash equivalents; including Commercial Bank Deposits, attained for 967.7 Billion Qatari Riyals during March 2022. The figure has recorded an annual increase of 2.4% compared to March 2021, when deposits recorded approximately 945.2 Billion Qatari Riyals.
Regarding the data of buildings permits issued, the total number of permits has reached 988 permits during March 2022, recording a monthly increase of 41.8% and an annual decrease of 17.3%.
The total number of registered new vehicles during March 2022 has reached 8734 new vehicles. The figure showed a monthly increase of 26.6% and an annual increase of 63.5%.
Traffic accidents cases without counting the accidents without injuries, a total of 810 traffic cases were recorded during March 2022, showing a monthly increase of 18.8% and an annual increase by 32.1%. Light injuries are accounted for the vast majority of traffic accidents cases during the same month, with 92%, followed by severe injuries by 6%. However, 19 deaths were recorded, equivalent to only 2% of total traffic accidents cases. (QNA)