GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Bahrain
Bahrain: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 17.95 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.95 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
172nd
of 211 countries
All-time high
17.95 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
186.47 million current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Bahrain, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Bahrain is 17.95 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Bahrain peaked at 17.95 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 186.47 million current LCU, in 1970.
That places Bahrain 172nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 186.47 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 200.45 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 234.25 million current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 304.17 million current LCU | +29.9% |
| 1974 | 411.39 million current LCU | +35.2% |
| 1975 | 434.70 million current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 625.72 million current LCU | +43.9% |
| 1977 | 787.07 million current LCU | +25.8% |
| 1978 | 880.31 million current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1979 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 1.32 billion current LCU | +27.4% |
| 1981 | 1.48 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 1.56 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 1.60 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 1.67 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 1.56 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 1.30 billion current LCU | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 1.45 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 1.58 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 1.81 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 1.97 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 2.03 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 2.22 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 2.38 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 2.50 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 2.61 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 2.71 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 2.64 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 2.83 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 3.41 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 3.38 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 3.61 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 4.16 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 4.94 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 6.00 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 6.96 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 8.17 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 9.67 billion current LCU | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 8.62 billion current LCU | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 10.08 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 11.25 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 12.02 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 12.72 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 13.07 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 12.23 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 12.74 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 13.99 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 14.88 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 15.21 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 13.47 billion current LCU | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 15.36 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 17.47 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 17.37 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 17.95 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 17.95 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 17.95 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.54 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 509.85 million current LCU | 186.47 million current LCU | 1.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.52 billion current LCU | 1.30 billion current LCU | 1.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.37 billion current LCU | 1.81 billion current LCU | 2.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.89 billion current LCU | 3.38 billion current LCU | 9.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.82 billion current LCU | 10.08 billion current LCU | 15.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.32 billion current LCU | 13.47 billion current LCU | 17.95 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More population data for Bahrain
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2037)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.21 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,809 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.797 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.7307 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.639 (2100)
- Population density 3,912 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 176,724 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Bahrain?
- Gdp in Bahrain was 17.95 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 17.95 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.47 million current LCU in 1970.
- How does Bahrain rank for gdp?
- Bahrain ranks 172nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release