Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain
Bahrain: Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution was 39,499 2011$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
39,499 2011$
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
20th
of 145 countries
All-time high
41,078 2011$
in 2016
All-time low
3,354 2011$
in 1950
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain, 1950–2018
Source: Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2011$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain is 39,499 2011$, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain peaked at 41,078 2011$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3,354 2011$, in 1950.
That places Bahrain 20th out of 145 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | 2011$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,354 2011$ | — |
| 1951 | 3,483 2011$ | +3.8% |
| 1952 | 3,614 2011$ | +3.8% |
| 1953 | 3,747 2011$ | +3.7% |
| 1954 | 3,883 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 1955 | 4,014 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 1956 | 4,141 2011$ | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 4,262 2011$ | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 4,366 2011$ | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 4,457 2011$ | +2.1% |
| 1960 | 4,532 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 4,594 2011$ | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 4,672 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 4,772 2011$ | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 4,898 2011$ | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 5,058 2011$ | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 5,233 2011$ | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 5,423 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 5,611 2011$ | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 5,812 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 6,038 2011$ | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 6,349 2011$ | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 6,692 2011$ | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 6,975 2011$ | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 7,291 2011$ | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 6,252 2011$ | -14.3% |
| 1976 | 6,875 2011$ | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 7,084 2011$ | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 7,037 2011$ | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 6,730 2011$ | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 6,994 2011$ | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 6,875 2011$ | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 7,036 2011$ | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 7,240 2011$ | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 7,264 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 6,972 2011$ | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 6,880 2011$ | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 6,786 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 6,802 2011$ | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 6,751 2011$ | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 6,542 2011$ | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 7,060 2011$ | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 7,994 2011$ | +13.2% |
| 1993 | 9,102 2011$ | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 9,935 2011$ | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 10,695 2011$ | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 11,641 2011$ | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 12,528 2011$ | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 13,776 2011$ | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 15,264 2011$ | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 17,022 2011$ | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 18,153 2011$ | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 19,488 2011$ | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 21,392 2011$ | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 23,390 2011$ | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 25,231 2011$ | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 26,840 2011$ | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 28,885 2011$ | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 30,612 2011$ | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 31,730 2011$ | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 34,058 2011$ | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 36,372 2011$ | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 36,949 2011$ | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 38,493 2011$ | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 39,799 2011$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 40,483 2011$ | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 41,078 2011$ | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 40,696 2011$ | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 39,499 2011$ | -2.9% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 39,499 2011$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,336 2011$, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 39,499 2011$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13,532 2011$, 2.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,932 2011$ | 3,354 2011$ | 4,457 2011$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,060 2011$ | 4,532 2011$ | 5,812 2011$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,732 2011$ | 6,038 2011$ | 7,291 2011$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,960 2011$ | 6,751 2011$ | 7,264 2011$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,454 2011$ | 6,542 2011$ | 15,264 2011$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,274 2011$ | 17,022 2011$ | 31,730 2011$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,603 2011$ | 34,058 2011$ | 41,078 2011$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 275.00 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0058 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 173.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -62.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0572 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,701 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain?
- Divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Bahrain was 39,499 2011$ in 2018, according to Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 41,078 2011$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,354 2011$ in 1950.
- How does Bahrain rank for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution?
- Bahrain ranks 20th out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Unit 1 'The capitalist revolution: prosperity, inequality, and planetary limits’ in The CORE Team, The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics. Available at: https://tinyco.re/4329598 [Figure 1.19]