PSA Publishes 39th Issue of "Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar"

Doha, October 09 (QNA) - The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) published the 39th issue of the quarterly publication, "Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar", where the Q4 of 2021 represents the reference chapter. The report contains the latest available macroeconomic indicators related to national accounts, prices, public finance, and balance of payments. In a statement on Sunday, PSA explained that this report aims to assist the various data users, especially policymakers and decision-makers. The publication consists of three parts. The first part presents a comparison of the performance of the economy of the State of Qatar with the economies of other regions in terms of three indicators: the annual growth rate index of real GDP, the annual rate of change of the consumer price index, and the current account balance index as a percentage of GDP, in addition to data series (quarterly and annual) for about 30 economic indicators. The second part provides an analysis of quarterly statistics related to GDP, consumer price index, producer price index, exports, and imports, and compares performance during the Q4 of 2021 with the corresponding quarter in 2020, as well as Q3 of 2021. The third part contains articles on specific topics, including an article entitled "Establishment and Maintenance of a Statistical Business Register (SBR)", which briefly addresses the various aspects of an SBR in terms of its role, uses, and classifications in the creation process. The article also reviews the characteristics of the register's constituent units, the most important concepts and definitions associated with it, its management methods, and the resources required to create it. (QNA)