It aims to gather data from around 11,000 households across 260 areas, averaging 850 households per month
A new survey that will help assess the expenditure levels of families within the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be launched in 2024.
It also aims to shed light on the distribution of individuals and families across various income and expenditure categories.
Marzouqi said, “We want to see the cost of living for different income categories in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. We want to understand the household size of Emiratis and non-Emiratis and what they spend on. This includes different income groups from low, moderate, upper moderate, and high-income segments.”
She also emphasises that another outcome will involve indicators related to poverty, which is a new metric this year.
“One of the results will be poverty indicators. This is a new indicator. How might we address the challenges of poverty in Abu Dhabi?”
“Additional indicators encompass economic factors and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Abu Dhabi, aimed at assessing the primary commodities utilized and determining their adequacy for future needs.”
The Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi in cooperation with the Ministry of Community Development, and the federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) conducts this survey every five years.
The target sample of this pan UAE survey is 19,000 families. In Abu Dhabi alone, the survey aims to gather data from around 11,000 households across 260 areas, averaging 850 households per month.
This will be within a sample that includes 70 per cent Emirati households and 30 per cent non-Emirati households, with 252 field researchers participating in this study.
Every surveyed family will receive two documents — one form concerning family characteristics and income levels, and the other focusing on family expenditure to help comprehend consumption patterns.
Marzouqi pointed out that the database would serve as indicative information for the country’s legislative body and hold significance for executive government agencies aiming to enhance the quality of life.