Communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain
Bahrain: Communications, computer, etc. was 22.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 22.8% for communications, computer, etc. in 2024.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 78.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain peaked at 86.4% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 5.4%, in 1991.
That places Bahrain 102nd out of 196 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.
Communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 54.5% | — |
| 1976 | 52.2% | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 54.4% | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 53.6% | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 42.4% | -20.9% |
| 1980 | 43.9% | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 51.1% | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 65.1% | +27.5% |
| 1983 | 57.4% | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 78.4% | +36.6% |
| 1985 | 76.3% | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 86.4% | +13.2% |
| 1987 | 67.9% | -21.4% |
| 1988 | 63.8% | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 58.9% | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 7.4% | -87.4% |
| 1991 | 5.4% | -26.8% |
| 1992 | 11.2% | +106.5% |
| 1993 | 11.6% | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 10.8% | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 13.2% | +22.3% |
| 1996 | 11.5% | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 9.2% | -19.8% |
| 1998 | 13.7% | +48.8% |
| 1999 | 8.5% | -37.9% |
| 2000 | 12.9% | +51.8% |
| 2001 | 14.0% | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 15.1% | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 10.6% | -30.1% |
| 2004 | 31.6% | +198.8% |
| 2005 | 28.4% | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 27.3% | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 27.4% | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 27.4% | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 28.9% | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 27.5% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 35.7% | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 12.9% | -63.9% |
| 2013 | 13.1% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 12.8% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 12.4% | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 10.8% | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 19.3% | +78.7% |
| 2018 | 14.3% | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 17.8% | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 18.7% | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 27.0% | +44.2% |
| 2022 | 24.4% | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 24.5% | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 22.8% | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51.5% | 42.4% | 54.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 64.9% | 43.9% | 86.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.3% | 5.4% | 13.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.4% | 10.6% | 31.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.7% | 10.8% | 35.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.5% | 18.7% | 27.0% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Bahrain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.81 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1,482 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.4121 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 12,609 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.155 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4,741 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Bahrain was 22.8% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 86.4% in 1986.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4% in 1991.
- How does Bahrain rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Bahrain ranks 102nd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.