PSA Releases 40th Issue of “Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar”

Doha, December 27 (QNA) – The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has released the 40th issue of the quarterly publication “Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar”. The reference quarter of this issue is the first quarter of 2022 (Q1, 2022). All the latest available macroeconomic indicators, relating to National Accounts, Prices, Public Finance, and the Balance of Payments have been assembled in a single report.

It is a very handy report and is meant to help diverse users, in particular, policy and decision-makers.

This publication comprises three parts. The first part presents a dashboard comparing the economic performance of Qatar with other international economies and regions, in terms of three indicators, real GDP annual growth rate, CPI (y-o-y) change, and Current Account Balance as a percentage of GDP, as well as data series (quarterly and annual) on some 30 economic indicators. The second part presents an analysis of the quarterly statistics relating to GDP, CPI, PPI, Exports, and Imports and compares the performance in the Q1 of 2022 with that of the corresponding quarter of 2021 and, with that of the previous quarter (Q4, 2021).

The third part contains articles on selected themes. This issues article is entitled “Statistical Methods of Data collection,” which deals briefly with the history of statistical methods for data collection, as well as recent developments in today’s world in this regard. In addition, the article clarifies the benefits of these methods in the process of data collection. (QNA)