Total population (thousands) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Total population (thousands) was 1,626 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,626 thousands
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
152nd
of 233 countries
All-time high
1,626 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
223.79 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Bahrain, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 1,626 thousands for total population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Bahrain peaked at 1,626 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 223.79 thousands, in 1970.
That places Bahrain 152nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 223.79 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 225.83 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 235.64 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 248.59 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 262.05 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 276.03 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 290.46 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 305.27 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 320.38 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 335.71 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 351.2 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 366.75 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 380.29 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 393.67 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 407.74 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 422.57 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 438.15 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 454.42 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 471.29 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 488.57 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 506.08 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 523.51 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 540.23 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 555.27 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 570.35 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 585.55 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 600.89 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 616.3 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 631.71 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 647.04 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 662.18 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 676.98 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 722.93 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 781.46 thousands | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 841.09 thousands | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 901.79 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 963.42 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 1,026 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 1,089 thousands | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 1,152 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 1,215 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 1,212 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,202 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,231 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 1,284 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1,342 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 1,397 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 1,462 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 1,502 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 1,493 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,478 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 1,488 thousands | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 1,515 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 1,552 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 1,588 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 1,626 thousands | +2.4% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 1,626 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 53% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 1,626 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,575 thousands, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 272.37 thousands | 223.79 thousands | 335.71 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 417.47 thousands | 351.2 thousands | 488.57 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 577.69 thousands | 506.08 thousands | 647.04 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 881.71 thousands | 662.18 thousands | 1,152 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,334 thousands | 1,202 thousands | 1,502 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,541 thousands | 1,478 thousands | 1,626 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 149 Equatorial Guinea 1,915 thousands compare
- 150 Latvia 1,864 thousands compare
- 151 North Macedonia 1,819 thousands compare
- 153 Trinidad and Tobago 1,510 thousands compare
- 154 East Timor 1,410 thousands compare
- 155 Cyprus 1,365 thousands compare
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)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Population density 3,912 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 176,724 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Bahrain?
- Total population in Bahrain was 1,626 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 1,626 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 223.79 thousands in 1970.
- How does Bahrain rank for total population?
- Bahrain ranks 152nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. 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 Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release