Gross capital formation in Bahrain
Bahrain: Gross capital formation was 13.39 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Bahrain, 1980–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Bahrain stood at 13.39 billion current US$.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Bahrain peaked at 14.41 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 523.40 million current US$, in 1999.
That places Bahrain 85th out of 185 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.22 billion current US$ | 747.87 million current US$ | 1.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 billion current US$ | 523.40 million current US$ | 1.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.29 billion current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | 8.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.04 billion current US$ | 6.73 billion current US$ | 14.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.62 billion current US$ | 11.42 billion current US$ | 13.47 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Bahrain
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 17.5% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices -0.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 26,592 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 19.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 42.56 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 26,592 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.376 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.04 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -2.78 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 778.25 million current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bahrain?
- Gross capital formation in Bahrain was 13.39 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 14.41 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 523.40 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Bahrain rank for gross capital formation?
- Bahrain ranks 85th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.