Net migration metrics in Bahrain
Bahrain: Net migration metrics was 20,002 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
20,002
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
42nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
47,674
in 2008
All-time low
-31,967
in 2019
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Bahrain, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 20,002 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Bahrain peaked at 47,674 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -31,967, in 2019.
That places Bahrain 42nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 600 | — |
| 1951 | 646 | +7.7% |
| 1952 | 684 | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 733 | +7.2% |
| 1954 | 811 | +10.6% |
| 1955 | 917 | +13.1% |
| 1956 | 954 | +4.0% |
| 1957 | 1,069 | +12.1% |
| 1958 | 1,126 | +5.3% |
| 1959 | 1,190 | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 1,266 | +6.4% |
| 1961 | 1,076 | -15.0% |
| 1962 | 810 | -24.7% |
| 1963 | 714 | -11.9% |
| 1964 | 491 | -31.2% |
| 1965 | -415 | -184.5% |
| 1966 | -718 | +73.0% |
| 1967 | -829 | +15.5% |
| 1968 | -3,952 | +376.7% |
| 1969 | -4,638 | +17.4% |
| 1970 | -4,939 | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 3,159 | -164.0% |
| 1972 | 6,190 | +95.9% |
| 1973 | 6,450 | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 6,711 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 6,900 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 6,993 | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 7,017 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 6,974 | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 6,908 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 6,741 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 4,523 | -32.9% |
| 1982 | 3,980 | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 4,252 | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 4,557 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 4,657 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 4,822 | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 5,152 | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 5,294 | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 5,220 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 5,090 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 4,562 | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 2,768 | -39.3% |
| 1993 | 2,850 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 3,387 | +18.8% |
| 1995 | 3,842 | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 4,162 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 4,036 | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 3,733 | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 3,130 | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 2,886 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 34,371 | +1091.0% |
| 2002 | 45,952 | +33.7% |
| 2003 | 45,571 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 45,413 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 45,682 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 46,615 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 47,500 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 47,674 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 46,467 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | -19,329 | -141.6% |
| 2011 | -26,107 | +35.1% |
| 2012 | 12,801 | -149.0% |
| 2013 | 35,574 | +177.9% |
| 2014 | 40,815 | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 36,809 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 46,833 | +27.2% |
| 2017 | 21,958 | -53.1% |
| 2018 | -25,978 | -218.3% |
| 2019 | -31,967 | +23.1% |
| 2020 | -5,048 | -84.2% |
| 2021 | 11,882 | -335.4% |
| 2022 | 18,975 | +59.7% |
| 2023 | 20,002 | +5.4% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 20,002 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 3.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 20,002 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500, 40.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1091.0% | 2,886 | 34,371 |
| 1968 | -376.7% | -829 | -3,952 |
| 2021 | +335.4% | -5,048 | 11,882 |
| 2018 | -218.3% | 21,958 | -25,978 |
| 1965 | -184.5% | 491 | -415 |
| 2013 | +177.9% | 12,801 | 35,574 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 873 | 600 | 1,190 | 10 |
| 1960s | -619.5 | -4,638 | 1,266 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,236 | -4,939 | 7,017 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,920 | 3,980 | 6,741 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,756 | 2,768 | 5,090 | 10 |
| 2000s | 40,813 | 2,886 | 47,674 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,141 | -31,967 | 46,833 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,453 | -5,048 | 20,002 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in Bahrain?
- Net migration metrics in Bahrain was 20,002 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 47,674 in 2008.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -31,967 in 2019.
- How does Bahrain rank for net migration metrics?
- Bahrain ranks 42nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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