GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Bahrain
Bahrain: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 47.74 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47.74 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
97th
of 211 countries
All-time high
47.74 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
391.58 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Bahrain, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Bahrain stood at 47.74 billion current US$. 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 47.74 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 391.58 million current US$, in 1970.
That places Bahrain 97th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 391.58 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 422.18 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 534.08 million current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1973 | 761.13 million current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1974 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +36.9% |
| 1975 | 1.10 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +43.9% |
| 1977 | 1.99 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1978 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 2.71 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1980 | 3.49 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1981 | 3.94 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 4.15 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 4.25 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 4.44 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 4.15 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 3.47 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 3.86 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 4.21 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 4.39 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 4.81 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 5.25 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 5.40 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 5.91 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 6.33 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 6.65 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 6.94 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 7.22 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 7.03 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 7.53 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 9.06 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 8.98 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 9.59 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 11.07 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 13.15 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 15.97 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 18.50 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 21.73 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 25.71 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 22.94 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 26.81 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 29.91 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 31.96 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 33.82 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 34.77 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 32.52 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 33.88 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 37.20 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 39.57 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 40.45 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 35.84 billion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 40.84 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 46.46 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 46.19 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 47.74 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 47.74 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 51% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 47.74 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 106.94 billion current US$, 45% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.28 billion current US$ | 391.58 million current US$ | 2.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.04 billion current US$ | 3.47 billion current US$ | 4.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.31 billion current US$ | 4.81 billion current US$ | 7.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.67 billion current US$ | 8.98 billion current US$ | 25.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.09 billion current US$ | 26.81 billion current US$ | 40.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.41 billion current US$ | 35.84 billion current US$ | 47.74 billion current US$ | 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 47.74 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 47.74 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 391.58 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Bahrain rank for gdp?
- Bahrain ranks 97th 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release