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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
NPC hosts workshop on population, housing and establishments census
Tribune News Network Doha On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the National Planning Council, represented by the National Statistics Centre, organised a national workshop for various government entities concerned with administrative records in the State of Qatar. The workshop focused on the upcoming Simplified General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2025, under the theme 'Digital Records, Robust Automation and National Data Partnership'. This census is the first of its kind to be conducted in Qatar by relying entirely on administrative records without the need for any traditional field surveys. This strategic step aims to modernize the national statistical system and improve the efficiency and quality of data. The new administrative model leverages existing administrative records in government entities, which enhances data reliability and supports planning and decision-making processes at the national and sectoral levels. The implementation phase of the census is expected to begin by the end of this year. The workshop featured a series of specialized technical presentations by experts from the National Statistics Centre, covering key aspects of the administrative census. Topics included the presentation of the national vision and the roadmap towards transitioning to the administrative census model, leading to the 2030 census. Presentations also discussed the technical methodology of the census, and mechanisms of inter-agency integration, data provision requirements, quality assurance and security, in addition to reviewing the role of technical work groups and determining the entities' needs from census data. The workshop also shed light on the challenges associated with the traditional model, and the role of the modern administrative model in supporting public policies. Participants included representatives from government data teams, technical groups, and planning and policy departments engaged in administrative records related to population, housing, labour, establishments and economic data. The workshop opened with a keynote by Ahmad Hassan Mohammed Al Obaidli, director general of the National Statistics Centre, who emphasized that the 2025 census constitutes a turning point in the production of official statistics in Qatar, as it is the first census to rely entirely on administrative records, which enhances data accuracy and enables timely access to high-quality information for all government agencies, ultimately strengthening public policy development. In turn, Saud Matar Al-Shammari, director of Statistical Operations Department at the NSC, presented a comprehensive overview of the roadmap to the implementation of Qatar's first fully administrative census. He explained the methodology used, expected outputs and the critical role of partner entities in this transformation. He also highlighted the importance of the census as a supporting tool for the implementation of the Third National Development Strategy and achieving the aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030. The workshop concluded with a call for strengthened collaboration and coordination among all government entities to ensure the success of the 2025 Census. Emphasis was placed on maximizing the country's advanced digital infrastructure and activating an integrated statistical system that supports decision-makers and fosters a culture of data-driven planning.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
NPC Forum stresses role of statistics in tackling development challenges
Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Centre, on Wednesday hosted a nationwide forum entitled 'Forum on Statistical Integration in Social, Environmental and Human Development Domains to Support Decision-Makers: Challenges and Prospects'. The forum examined the current landscape of national indicators and evaluated their integration across social, environmental, and human development fields using a multidimensional statistical and analytical approach. The forum gathered representatives from various government entities in data production and utilisation, international organisations and technical bodies responsible for classifications and methodological standards. Among those represented were prominent research centres, academic institutions and a distinguished group of decision-makers, analysts and statistics experts. In his opening speech, NPC Secretary-General Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said, 'The theme of this forum directly aligns with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, which places people and the environment at its heart. It seeks to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of Qatari society, today and into the future. This ambition cannot be achieved without an integrated statistical system capable of accurately and clearly measuring progress and evaluating performance.' He added, 'As we continue our work under Qatar National Vision 2030, we emphasise that social, environmental, and human development statistics are not merely numbers. They tell the story of the Qatari society and environment. They reveal challenges, help define priorities and unlock opportunities to support the nation's strategic direction towards a thriving society.' Ahmed Hassan Al Obaidly, director-general of the National Statistics Centre at the National Planning Council, said: 'This forum is organised around the critical role of statistics in enabling multidimensional analysis of national data, and empowering decision-makers to address the challenges of comprehensive development.'' In his keynote address, Mohammed Jassim Al Buainain, director of the Department of Social and Environmental Statistics, said: 'In recent years, Qatar has seen notable improvements across multiple national indicators. In education, the gross enrolment rate in higher education increased from 17.4 percent in 2014 to 37.6 percent in 2023. 'In the environmental field, the proportion of wastewater treated at designated plants rose from 95.6 percent in 2013 to 99.6 percent in 2023, while the rate of overfishing dropped significantly from 18.6 percent to 8.0 percent between 2013 and 2024. In terms of human development, life expectancy at birth among Qataris rose from 79.6 years in 2013 to 81.7 years in 2022.' The Forum on Statistical Integration aims to develop an interconnected map of national indicators encompassing the social, environmental and human development to formulate technical recommendations on methodologies for producing and analysing multidimensional composite indicators. Sessions featured in-depth discussions on the conceptual framework for multi-domain statistical integration, advanced analytical models for generating composite indicators and methodological alignment with international organisations. Additional topics included implementing global technical guidelines and standardising terminology and concepts at the national level.
Gulf Insider
23-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Qatar's Economy Grows 2.4% To $195.6bn
Qatar's economy recorded a real growth rate of 2.4 percent in 2024, reaching QR713bn ($195.6bn) in fixed-price terms, compared to QR697bn ($191.2bn) in 2023. According to data from the National Statistics Centre at the National Planning Council Qatar's real GDP grew by 6.1 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching QR181bn ($49.7bn), up from QR170.1bn ($46.7bn) in the same period of 2023. Secretary-General of the National Planning Council (NPC) Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa confirmed that the Qatari economy continues to experience remarkable growth rates, sustaining the country's progress toward sustainable growth and economic diversification, in line with the National Development Strategy 2024–2030. He pointed out that the latest data reflects the rapid expansion and increasing diversification of the Qatari economy, which is progressively moving beyond its traditional dependence on hydrocarbons. Non-hydrocarbon activities collectively grew by 3.4 percent annually, while hydrocarbon activities remained stable. Despite the significant role of hydrocarbon activities in the GDP, non-hydrocarbon sectors are steadily gaining ground. In 2024, non-hydrocarbon activities accounted for nearly 64 per cent of total GDP, up from around 63 per cent in 2023. This highlights the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to withstand economic fluctuations, including declining oil and gas prices and reduced demand for these resources. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, hydrocarbon activities grew by 6.2 per cent, while non-hydrocarbon sectors expanded by 6.1 per cent, contributing QR116.9bn ($32.1bn) out of the QR181bn ($49.7bn) in GDP for Q4 2024. Non-hydrocarbon activities are increasingly driving growth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the initiatives of the Third National Development Strategy, which has outlined a clear roadmap for economic diversification in collaboration with the private sector and the reinvestment of oil and gas revenues to build a sustainable economy. According to the data, the key non-hydrocarbon sectors that recorded growth in the fourth quarter include: Accommodation and food services, which saw the highest growth rate at 14.7 per cent, rising from QR1.7bn ($466.5m) riyals to QR2bn ($549m) The financial sector grew by 11.1 per cent, increasing from QR13.3bn ($3.6bn) to QR14.8bn ($4.1bn) Wholesale and retail trade expanded by 9 per cent, climbing from QR13.5bn ($3.7bn) to QR14.7bn ($4bn) Real estate activities grew by 6.3 per cent, rising from QR12.7bn ($3.5bn) to QR13.5bn ($3.7bn). The construction sector also experienced a 9.6 per cent growth after a period of decline in 2023, following the end of the construction boom. However, it rebounded with the launch of new projects, demonstrating a strong commitment from both the public and private sectors to investing in the local market and driving economic growth. Secretary-General of the National Planning Council Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa said: 'These indicators demonstrate the consistent progress of Qatar's economy, particularly in the non-hydrocarbon sectors, which continue to open up new opportunities for growth and investment. 'With a strategic focus on economic diversification and the reinvestment of oil and gas revenues, Qatar is steadily building a robust and sustainable economy, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.' The economic performance in Q4 of 2024 marks a significant step toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, through its ongoing efforts in economic diversification and the growth of competitive sectors, Qatar is poised to strengthen its economic position both regionally and globally.
Arabian Business
21-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Qatar's economy grows 2.4% to $195.6bn
Qatar's economy recorded a real growth rate of 2.4 percent in 2024, reaching QR713bn ($195.6bn) in fixed-price terms, compared to QR697bn ($191.2bn) in 2023. According to data from the National Statistics Centre at the National Planning Council Qatar's real GDP grew by 6.1 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching QR181bn ($49.7bn), up from QR170.1bn ($46.7bn) in the same period of 2023. Secretary-General of the National Planning Council (NPC) Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa confirmed that the Qatari economy continues to experience remarkable growth rates, sustaining the country's progress toward sustainable growth and economic diversification, in line with the National Development Strategy 2024–2030. Qatar economy He pointed out that the latest data reflects the rapid expansion and increasing diversification of the Qatari economy, which is progressively moving beyond its traditional dependence on hydrocarbons. Non-hydrocarbon activities collectively grew by 3.4 percent annually, while hydrocarbon activities remained stable. Despite the significant role of hydrocarbon activities in the GDP, non-hydrocarbon sectors are steadily gaining ground. In 2024, non-hydrocarbon activities accounted for nearly 64 per cent of total GDP, up from around 63 per cent in 2023. This highlights the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to withstand economic fluctuations, including declining oil and gas prices and reduced demand for these resources. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, hydrocarbon activities grew by 6.2 per cent, while non-hydrocarbon sectors expanded by 6.1 per cent, contributing QR116.9bn ($32.1bn) out of the QR181bn ($49.7bn) in GDP for Q4 2024. Non-hydrocarbon activities are increasingly driving growth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the initiatives of the Third National Development Strategy, which has outlined a clear roadmap for economic diversification in collaboration with the private sector and the reinvestment of oil and gas revenues to build a sustainable economy. According to the data, the key non-hydrocarbon sectors that recorded growth in the fourth quarter include: Accommodation and food services, which saw the highest growth rate at 14.7 per cent, rising from QR1.7bn ($466.5m) riyals to QR2bn ($549m) The financial sector grew by 11.1 per cent, increasing from QR13.3bn ($3.6bn) to QR14.8bn ($4.1bn) Wholesale and retail trade expanded by 9 per cent, climbing from QR13.5bn ($3.7bn) to QR14.7bn ($4bn) Real estate activities grew by 6.3 per cent, rising from QR12.7bn ($3.5bn) to QR13.5bn ($3.7bn). The construction sector also experienced a 9.6 per cent growth after a period of decline in 2023, following the end of the construction boom. However, it rebounded with the launch of new projects, demonstrating a strong commitment from both the public and private sectors to investing in the local market and driving economic growth. Secretary-General of the National Planning Council Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa said: 'These indicators demonstrate the consistent progress of Qatar's economy, particularly in the non-hydrocarbon sectors, which continue to open up new opportunities for growth and investment. 'With a strategic focus on economic diversification and the reinvestment of oil and gas revenues, Qatar is steadily building a robust and sustainable economy, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.' The economic performance in Q4 of 2024 marks a significant step toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, through its ongoing efforts in economic diversification and the growth of competitive sectors, Qatar is poised to strengthen its economic position both regionally and globally.
