External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Bahrain
Bahrain: External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth was 3.62 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Bahrain, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 3.62 % change on previous year for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in 2024.
That represents a change of up 111.8% on the previous year and up 183.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Bahrain peaked at 322.17 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -155.4 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Bahrain ranks 76th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 41.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1983 | -68.68 % change on previous year | -546.6% |
| 1984 | -25.95 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1985 | 322.17 % change on previous year | -1341.3% |
| 1986 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 1987 | 19.69 % change on previous year | -849.9% |
| 1988 | 30.12 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 1989 | -35.59 % change on previous year | -218.2% |
| 1990 | 108.25 % change on previous year | -404.2% |
| 1991 | -155.4 % change on previous year | -243.6% |
| 1992 | -19.61 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 1993 | 127.85 % change on previous year | -752.0% |
| 1994 | 145.37 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 67.86 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 1996 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1997 | -14.96 % change on previous year | -346.1% |
| 1998 | -92.69 % change on previous year | +519.6% |
| 2000 | 94.11 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 2001 | -11.31 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2002 | -26.53 % change on previous year | +134.6% |
| 2003 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -225.6% |
| 2004 | 21.99 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2005 | 43.56 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 2006 | 31.94 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2007 | 14.25 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2008 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2009 | -12.19 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 2010 | 9.94 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 2011 | 48.49 % change on previous year | +387.9% |
| 2012 | -20.31 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2013 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2014 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -320.7% |
| 2015 | -36.53 % change on previous year | +739.0% |
| 2016 | -19.21 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2017 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 2018 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
| 2019 | 49.69 % change on previous year | -1668.6% |
| 2020 | -55.19 % change on previous year | -211.1% |
| 2021 | 292.19 % change on previous year | -629.5% |
| 2022 | 50.36 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 2023 | -30.77 % change on previous year | -161.1% |
| 2024 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.89 % change on previous year | -68.68 % change on previous year | 322.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 19.19 % change on previous year | -155.4 % change on previous year | 145.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.49 % change on previous year | -26.53 % change on previous year | 94.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.27 % change on previous year | -36.53 % change on previous year | 49.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.04 % change on previous year | -55.19 % change on previous year | 292.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 73 Tonga 4.35 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Oman 4.35 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Ecuador 4.32 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Singapore 3.61 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Central African Republic 3.5 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Honduras 3.26 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6554 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 19,478 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 1.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.0009 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 27.68 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Bahrain?
- External balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Bahrain was 3.62 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 322.17 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -155.4 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Bahrain rank for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth?
- Bahrain ranks 76th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.