Imports of goods and services in Bahrain
Bahrain: Imports of goods and services was 33.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bahrain, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Bahrain is 33.04 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bahrain peaked at 33.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.27 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Bahrain 78th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1977 | 2.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1978 | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 3.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.4% |
| 1981 | 4.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1982 | 3.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 3.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 3.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 3.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 2.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1987 | 2.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1988 | 2.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 3.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 4.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 4.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 4.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 4.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 4.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 4.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 4.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 5.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2001 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 5.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 6.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 8.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2005 | 10.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2006 | 11.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 12.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 16.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 11.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -30.2% |
| 2010 | 13.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 13.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 25.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +85.5% |
| 2013 | 28.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 26.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 22.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 21.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 23.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 27.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 25.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 28.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2022 | 33.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 32.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 33.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 3.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 33.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.301 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 9,208 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.1204 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 3,683 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 5.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5432 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Bahrain?
- Imports of goods and services in Bahrain was 33.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 33.07 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Bahrain rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bahrain ranks 78th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.