Bahrain Statistics

Population

1,643,332 people (2025)

Total GDP

$47.8B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$28,860 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.899 (38.)

About Bahrain

Bahrain is Gulf island kingdom connected to Saudi Arabia by causeway. The country has Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix and modern financial sector. Bahraini culture balances traditional Arab customs with international influences.

The nation has pearl diving heritage and historical trading importance. Bahrain has hot desert climate with high humidity from Gulf waters. The country has constitutional monarchy with parliamentary system.

Manama is cosmopolitan capital with skyscrapers and traditional souks. Bahrain has religious diversity with Shia majority and Sunni ruling family. The nation has excellent healthcare and education systems.

Traditional Bahraini culture includes dhow sailing, folk music, and craft traditions. The country has moderate Islamic governance with women's rights progress. Bahraini cuisine features seafood, rice dishes, and Gulf spices.

The population is 1.5 million with Arabic as official language and significant expat community. Bahrain offers modern luxury, cultural heritage, and Gulf prosperity in strategic island location.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$47.8B
$44.8B
$41.8B
$38.8B
$35.8B
$40.4B
$35.8B
$40.8B
$46.5B
$46.2B
$46.9B
$47.8B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.4%
0-14
9.1%
7.0%
15-24
5.2%
30.6%
25-44
14.4%
12.9%
45-64
7.4%
2.1%
65+
1.9%
Male
Female
%62.0 (1.019.507)
%38.0 (623.824)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 3.090.323 +0.64% 3946.8
2090 2.894.320 +0.67% 3696.4
2080 2.703.179 +0.71% 3452.3
2070 2.513.013 +0.77% 3209.5
2060 2.323.451 +0.81% 2967.4
2050 2.139.465 +0.87% 2732.4
2040 1.951.233 +0.99% 2492
2030 1.765.209 +1.05% 2254.4
2025 NOW 1.643.332 +2.26% 2098.8
2020 1.483.077 -0.17% 1894.1
2015 1.369.650 +4.33% 1749.2
2010 1.213.244 +2.5% 1549.5
2005 932.604 +7.02% 1191.1
2000 669.581 +2.29% 855.1
1995 593.222 +2.64% 757.6
1990 514.797 +3.51% 657.5
1985 430.358 +3.66% 549.6
1980 358.978 +4.52% 458.5
1975 283.243 +5.28% 361.7
1970 224.809 +1.05% 287.1
1965 200.866 +3.64% 256.5
1960 165.477 +4.13% 211.3
1955 137.070 +3.4% 175.1
1950 117.263 - 149.8

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561.748
Muharraq Governorate
298.517
Northern Governorate
373.325
Southern Governorate
423.417

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