Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain
Bahrain: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.2% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain, 1971–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain is 0.2%, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 17.7% on the previous year and down 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain peaked at 27.3% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1992.
That places Bahrain 60th out of 192 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20.3% | — |
| 1972 | 27.3% | +34.9% |
| 1973 | 16.6% | -39.3% |
| 1974 | 26.9% | +62.3% |
| 1975 | 18.3% | -31.9% |
| 1976 | 15.9% | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 11.5% | -27.7% |
| 1978 | 11.9% | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 13.2% | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 9.0% | -32.3% |
| 1981 | 8.1% | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 2.5% | -69.0% |
| 1983 | 1.6% | -34.6% |
| 1984 | 2.7% | +64.7% |
| 1985 | 2.4% | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 1.5% | -39.6% |
| 1987 | 0.5% | -66.9% |
| 1988 | 1.0% | +100.0% |
| 1989 | 0.6% | -38.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | -53.9% |
| 1991 | 0.3% | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | -54.4% |
| 1993 | 0.2% | +88.1% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | -42.0% |
| 1995 | 0.2% | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 0.3% | +70.1% |
| 1997 | 0.4% | +66.3% |
| 1998 | 0.3% | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | +57.4% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -18.2% |
| 2001 | 0.4% | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +15.5% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +77.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 0.6% | -27.5% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | -59.4% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -34.7% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +127.3% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | -43.5% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | -17.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2%, 94% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 0.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.1%, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.0% | 11.5% | 27.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.0% | 0.5% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 57 Slovenia 0.2% compare
- 58 Seychelles 0.2% compare
- 59 Equatorial Guinea 0.2% compare
- 61 French Polynesia 0.2% compare
- 62 Togo 0.2% compare
- 63 United States 0.2% 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 275.00 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0058 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 173.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -62.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0572 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,701 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Bahrain was 0.2% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 27.3% in 1972.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1992.
- How does Bahrain rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Bahrain ranks 60th out of 192 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.