External balance on goods and services (current US$) … US annual in Bahrain
Bahrain: External balance on goods and services (current US$) … US annual 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$), annual growth in Bahrain peaked at 322.17 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -155.4 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Bahrain ranks 76th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current US$) … US annual 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% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 3.62 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.89 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 3.62 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -18.48 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where External balance on goods and services (current US$) … US annual in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1668.6% | -3.17 % change on previous year | 49.69 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | +1341.3% | -25.95 % change on previous year | 322.17 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.89 % change on previous year | -68.68 % change on previous year | 322.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 19.19 % change on previous year | -155.4 % change on previous year | 145.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.49 % change on previous year | -26.53 % change on previous year | 94.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.27 % change on previous year | -36.53 % change on previous year | 49.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.04 % change on previous year | -55.19 % change on previous year | 292.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 73 Tonga 4.35 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Oman 4.35 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Ecuador 4.32 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Singapore 3.61 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Central African Republic 3.5 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Honduras 3.26 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Bahrain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.81 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0127 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 389.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5659 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0093 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 284.15 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (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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- External balance on goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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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.