The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has released the 42nd issue of the quarterly publication 'Window on Economic Statistics of Qatar'.

The reference quarter of this issue is the third quarter of 2022 (Q3, 2022). All the latest available macro-economic indicators, relating to National Accounts, Prices, Public Finance, and the Balance of Payments have been assembled in a single report.

A statement from the PSA hailed the issue as a very handy report that is meant to help diverse users, in particular, policy and decision makers.

This publication comprises three parts: Part 1 presents a dashboard comparing the economic performance of Qatar with other international economies and regions, in terms of three indicators: (i) Real GDP annual growth rate, (ii) CPI (y-o-y) change and (iii) Current Account Balance as percentage of GDP, as well as data series (quarterly and annual) on some 30 economic indicators.

Part 2 presents an analysis of the quarterly statistics relating to GDP, CPI, PPI, Exports, and Imports and compares the performance in the third quarter of 2022 with that of the corresponding quarter of 2021 and, with that of the previous quarter (Q2, 2022).

Part 3 contains articles on selected themes. This issues article is entitled "Environment Statistics in the State of Qatar". The article tackled the importance of this type of statistics, along with the frameworks and manuals used in its compilation, its relationship to economic and social fields, as well as data sources.

Source: Qatar News Agency