Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 12.42 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bahrain, 1980–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Bahrain stood at 12.42 billion current LCU.
The figure is 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 12.43 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 973.40 million current LCU, in 1986.
That places Bahrain 161st out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.33 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 1.56 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1982 | 1.46 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 1.31 billion current LCU | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 1.38 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 1.23 billion current LCU | -10.5% |
| 1986 | 973.40 million current LCU | -21.1% |
| 1987 | 1.11 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 1.08 billion current LCU | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 1.50 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1991 | 1.66 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.58 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 1.55 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 1.55 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 1.75 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 1.66 billion current LCU | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 1.49 billion current LCU | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 1.57 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1.93 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 2001 | 1.80 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 2.11 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 2.33 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 3.07 billion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 2005 | 3.87 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 2006 | 4.35 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 4.75 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 6.12 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 4.27 billion current LCU | -30.2% |
| 2010 | 4.92 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 8.09 billion current LCU | +64.2% |
| 2012 | 9.68 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 10.65 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 9.98 billion current LCU | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 8.39 billion current LCU | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 7.93 billion current LCU | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 8.98 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 10.17 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 9.48 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 8.76 billion current LCU | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 10.37 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 2022 | 12.43 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 2023 | 12.17 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 12.42 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 12.42 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 12.42 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 858.87 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.27 billion current LCU | 973.40 million current LCU | 1.56 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.60 billion current LCU | 1.49 billion current LCU | 1.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.46 billion current LCU | 1.80 billion current LCU | 6.12 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.83 billion current LCU | 4.92 billion current LCU | 10.65 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.23 billion current LCU | 8.76 billion current LCU | 12.43 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
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 12.42 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 12.43 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 973.40 million current LCU in 1986.
- How does Bahrain rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bahrain ranks 161st out of 193 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). 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 series is expressed in local currency units.