Bahrain
BHRMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & PakistanHigh incomeCapital: ManamaEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
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Labor
72/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$51
2027▲ 4.4%
Population
1.6M
2024▲ 0.7%
GDP per Capita
$30,474
2027▲ 2.3%
Life Expectancy
81.3 years
2023▲ 0.4%
Bahrain in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Bahrain· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Bahrain
Bahrain's GDP is $49.19B (2026), with a population of 1.6M, and GDP per capita of $29,778. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 3.3%, inflation at 0.8%, unemployment at 6.2%, government debt at 146.4% of GDP, life expectancy of 81.3 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Situated in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan region, this high-income country has a GDP of $49.19 billion in 2026, ranking 100th globally. The economy exhibits moderate growth with a real GDP increase of 3.3% in 2026 and a GDP per capita of $30,000. The country is characterized by substantial trade openness, with trade accounting for 157.8% of GDP in 2024. Foreign direct investment inflows also play a significant role, comprising 5.7% of GDP in 2024. Inflation remains low at 0.8% in 2026, and the unemployment rate is projected to decrease to 1.1% in 2025. The country's GNI per capita is $28,000 in 2024. The population stands at 1.6 million in 2024, with a life expectancy at birth of 81.3 years in 2023. The adult literacy rate is high at 97.8% in 2024, reflecting strong educational attainment. Health spending is relatively modest, at 4.0% of GDP in 2023. The fertility rate is 1.8 births per woman in 2023, indicating a low population
▶Economy30 indicators · 2018–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary18 indicators · 2020–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 1.3% | 2027 | ▲ 62.5% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 149.8% | 2027 | ▲ 2.3% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -9.4% | 2027 | ▲ 5.1% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 3.7% | 2027 | ▼ 2.6% | IMF |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▲ 1132.4% | WB |
| Government Debt (% of GDP) | 111.6% | 2020 | ▲ 22.2% | WB |
| Government Revenue (% of GDP) | 15.5% | 2020 | ▼ 19.0% | WB |
| Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | 26.1% | 2020 | ▲ 20.0% | WB |
| Tax Revenue (% of GDP) | 2.8% | 2020 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue) | 13.9% | 2020 | ▲ 25.1% | WB |
| Taxes on International Trade (% of revenue) | 4.1% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Taxes on Income, Profits & Capital Gains (% of rev) | 0.3% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP) | 1.7% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $4.95B | 2024 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 1.4 | 2024 | ▼ 7.9% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 0.38 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 0.17 | 2024 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
▶Trade13 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 157.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 87.7% | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 70.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $41.30B | 2024 | ▲ 2.4% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $33.04B | 2024 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $24.28B | 2024 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $15.61B | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 5.7% | 2024 | ▼ 63.3% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.6% | 2024 | ▼ 75.8% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $2.70B | 2024 | ▼ 62.6% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 0.4% | 2023 | ▼ 32.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 4.8% | 2024 | ▼ 17.1% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $2.28B | 2024 | ▼ 15.5% | WB |
▶Finance8 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP) | 43.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (USD) | $20.41B | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Stock Market Turnover (% of GDP) | 1.7% | 2024 | ▲ 52.3% | WB |
| Listed Domestic Companies | 39 | 2024 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 82.3% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 83.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 82.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 34.7% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 33 | 2024 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 5.6% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 34.4% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 8.9% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 40.6% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 21 years | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 26.1% | 2024 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.6M | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.7% | 2024 | ▼ 78.3% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 1,971 | 2023 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 800 | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 800 | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 1.6M | 2024 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 81.3 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 80.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 82.0 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.8 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 12.5 | 2023 | ▼ 6.2% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 2.1 | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Net Migration | 18,128 | 2025 | ▼ 20.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 18.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 77.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 3.9% | 2024 | ▲ 5.9% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 29.1% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 5.0% | 2024 | ▲ 5.8% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 24.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 55.3 | 2023 | ▼ 4.5% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 47.2 | 2023 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
▶Labor17 indicators · 2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 932,073 | 2025 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 70.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 42.3% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 85.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 1.1% | 2025 | ▲ 1.7% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 3.6% | 2025 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 0.4% | 2025 | ▲ 8.6% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 5.4% | 2025 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 0.8% | 2025 | ▼ 2.5% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 34.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 64.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 0.7% | 2025 | ▼ 12.6% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 97.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 1.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 21.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 69.7% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 2.4% | 2025 | ▼ 4.1% | WB |
▶Education21 indicators · 2013–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 1.9% | 2023 | ▲ 10.3% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 8.3% | 2025 | ▼ 4.6% | WB |
| Adult Literacy Rate (%) | 97.8% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 96.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Male Literacy Rate (%) | 98.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 99.5% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 96.9% | 2024 | ▲ 3.2% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 98.8% | 2024 | ▼ 5.3% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 58.4% | 2024 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 94.1% | 2024 | ▲ 6.3% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 99.8% | 2024 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 5,993 | 2024 | ▼ 28.6% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 2,504 | 2024 | ▼ 32.7% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 9,404 | 2024 | ▲ 4.9% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 8,964 | 2024 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 12 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 10 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 33.0% | 2015 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 96.4 | 2023 | ▼ 3.3% | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 44.2% | 2015 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 24.4% | 2013 | — | WB |
▶Health37 indicators · 1995–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 23.9 | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 38 | 2024 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 10,702 | 2022 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 0 | 2023 | ▼ 100.0% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | ▲ 12.7% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 58.5 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 0.9% | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 8 | 2023 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 2.6% | 2023 | ▼ 1.2% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 20.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 21.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture7 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 10.1% | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 129.2 | 2022 | ▲ 4.0% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 106.9 | 2022 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 134.4 | 2022 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 17,998 | 2023 | ▼ 9.3% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 46.7 | 2023 | ▼ 48.4% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 3877.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Technology11 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 154 | 2023 | ▲ 10.2% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 17.2 | 2023 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 7,064.4 | 2024 | ▲ 26.6% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 3 | 2021 | ▼ 57.1% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 326 | 2021 | ▲ 26.8% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 672 | 2022 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $11.5M | 2023 | ▼ 39.3% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 8.3% | 2024 | ▼ 3.9% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $1.41B | 2024 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 10 | 2021 | ▼ 23.1% | WB |
▶Infrastructure6 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 5.7M | 2023 | ▲ 22.2% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 895.4 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 404,904 | 2021 | ▼ 12.7% | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 3.50 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 0.0% | 2022 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender7 indicators · 2018–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 20.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 96.8% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 89.5% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 7.5 | 2023 | ▼ 7.2% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 89.16 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.09 | 2019 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 0.99 | 2019 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.18 | 2023 | ▲ 27.4% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.7 | 2023 | ▲ 9.0% | WB |
| Political Stability | -0.37 | 2023 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 1.08 | 2023 | ▲ 11.1% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.47 | 2023 | ▲ 6.9% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | -1.38 | 2023 | ▲ 2.9% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 59.4% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 74.5% | 2023 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 65.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 29.4% | 2023 | ▼ 11.0% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 2024 | ▼ 17.8% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $1.38B | 2024 | ▼ 14.7% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 19,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 2.3% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 10.2% | 2024 | ▼ 13.4% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 0.2 | 2022 | ▲ 193.8% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.65 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.69 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.62 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 9.3 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 1.9M | 2020 | ▼ 82.7% | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 3.0M | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $724.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $2.64B | 2019 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 2.8% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $51.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development6 indicators · 2018–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.7% | 2024 | ▼ 78.3% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 743,066 | 2025 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 45.8% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 0.0% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 98.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 93.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
