Urban and rural population in Bahrain
Bahrain: Urban and rural population was 1.64 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.64 million
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.64 million
in 2025
All-time low
74,414
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Bahrain, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 1.64 million for urban and rural population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Bahrain peaked at 1.64 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 74,414, in 1950.
Bahrain ranks 143rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 74,414 | — |
| 1951 | 81,326 | +9.3% |
| 1952 | 87,657 | +7.8% |
| 1953 | 94,079 | +7.3% |
| 1954 | 100,536 | +6.9% |
| 1955 | 106,979 | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 113,318 | +5.9% |
| 1957 | 119,461 | +5.4% |
| 1958 | 125,311 | +4.9% |
| 1959 | 130,731 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 136,179 | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 141,885 | +4.2% |
| 1962 | 147,693 | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 153,615 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 159,658 | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 165,349 | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 169,832 | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 173,400 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 175,318 | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 175,695 | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 176,042 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 180,276 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 189,301 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 199,947 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 211,190 | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 223,017 | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 235,370 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 248,189 | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 261,403 | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 274,941 | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 288,721 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 301,907 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 314,910 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 329,113 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 344,703 | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 361,544 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 379,412 | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 398,005 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 416,934 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 435,722 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 453,780 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 470,247 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 484,416 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 497,503 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 510,489 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 523,456 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 536,426 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 549,398 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 562,359 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 575,286 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 588,130 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 614,839 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 663,008 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 720,677 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 783,051 | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 850,238 | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 922,196 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 998,830 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 1.08 million | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 1.16 million | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 1.21 million | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 1.21 million | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.22 million | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.26 million | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 1.31 million | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.37 million | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 1.43 million | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 1.48 million | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 1.50 million | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.49 million | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 1.50 million | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 1.53 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 1.57 million | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 1.61 million | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 1.64 million | +2.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 1.64 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.22 million, 74% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 1.64 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.75 million, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 103,381 | 74,414 | 130,731 | 10 |
| 1960s | 159,862 | 136,179 | 175,695 | 10 |
| 1970s | 219,968 | 176,042 | 274,941 | 10 |
| 1980s | 357,097 | 288,721 | 435,722 | 10 |
| 1990s | 516,336 | 453,780 | 575,286 | 10 |
| 2000s | 838,454 | 588,130 | 1.16 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million | 1.21 million | 1.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.56 million | 1.48 million | 1.64 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 140 Papua New Guinea 1.70 million compare
- 141 Jamaica 1.69 million compare
- 142 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.65 million compare
- 144 Albania 1.63 million compare
- 145 Namibia 1.57 million compare
- 146 Equatorial Guinea 1.39 million 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)
- Population growth rate 0.639 (2100)
- Population density 3,912 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 176,724 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Bahrain?
- Urban and rural population in Bahrain was 1.64 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,414 in 1950.
- How does Bahrain rank for urban and rural population?
- Bahrain ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. 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 Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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