Qatar ranked 40th globally in latest human development reports by UNDP
Qatar’s per capita share of gross national income reaches $95,944 and life expectancy touches 81.6 years
Published: 16 July 2024
QNA
DOHA: The State of Qatar ranked 40th globally according to the latest Human Development Reports issued by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for the year 2023-2024, based on a set of approved indicators, most notably the per capita share of the gross national income reaching $95,944, life expectancy reaching 81.6 years, the average years of schooling reaching 10.1, and the expected number of years of schooling reaching 13.3.
This came in a speech delivered by Vice-Chairman of the Permanent Population Committee (PPC), Sultan Ali Al Kuwari during the celebration of World Population Day, organized by the Permanent Population Committee, in cooperation with Qatar Museums on Monday at the National Museum of Qatar.
Al Kuwari added in his opening speech that the State of Qatar celebrates World Population Day annually, pursuant to the recommendation of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme, which approved in 1989 that the international community celebrate World Population Day on July 11 of each year to raise awareness of population-related issues.
Al Kuwari pointed out that the achievements of the PPC were not limited to setting the state’s population policy and following up on its implementation, but also included monitoring the profound transformations taking place in the state’s population situation through scientific studies and research (especially studies related to the imbalance of the population structure) that aim not only to shed light on population issues and matters, but also to spread population culture and awareness, and to provide decision-makers with an objective picture of the state’s population reality.
Director of the National Museum of Qatar, HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani, said that World Population Day is a vital platform to raise awareness about global population challenges and call for sustainable solutions, noting that this year’s celebration included representatives from government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and academia, to discuss strategies and initiatives aimed at advancing population-related action plans.
He added that Qatar Museums is the entity tasked with hosting this year’s celebration, and always seeks to provide an authentic and inspiring cultural experience through a growing network of museums, archaeological sites, festivals, public art installations, and artistic programs.
He also underlined cooperation with the Permanent Population Committee to intensify efforts to protect cultural heritage and enhance understanding and appreciation of it.
