Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34.60 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
75th
of 200 countries
All-time high
34.60 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.27 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of goods and services in Bahrain, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Bahrain is 34.60 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bahrain peaked at 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.27 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Bahrain 75th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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 | 32.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 33.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 52% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.94 billion BoP, current US$, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 | 30.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
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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)
- 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 imports of goods and services in Bahrain?
- Imports of goods and services in Bahrain was 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, 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 34.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- 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 75th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.1%. 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.