Net portfolio investment in Bahrain
Bahrain: Net portfolio investment was 3.55 billion usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Bahrain, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Bahrain stood at 3.55 billion usd.
That represents a change of up 546.0% on the previous year and up 407.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Bahrain peaked at 8.83 billion usd in 2006 and was at its lowest, -9.28 billion usd, in 2008.
That places Bahrain 31st out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -194.22 million usd | — |
| 2001 | 1.48 billion usd | -861.3% |
| 2002 | 4.22 billion usd | +185.7% |
| 2003 | 2.41 billion usd | -43.0% |
| 2004 | 3.50 billion usd | +45.6% |
| 2005 | 4.61 billion usd | +31.7% |
| 2006 | 8.83 billion usd | +91.4% |
| 2007 | 8.56 billion usd | -3.1% |
| 2008 | -9.28 billion usd | -208.4% |
| 2009 | -8.28 billion usd | -10.8% |
| 2010 | -4.76 billion usd | -42.5% |
| 2011 | -5.58 billion usd | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 123.00 million usd | -102.2% |
| 2013 | 4.51 billion usd | +3562.7% |
| 2014 | 700.20 million usd | -84.5% |
| 2015 | 106.75 million usd | -84.8% |
| 2016 | -1.83 billion usd | -1818.3% |
| 2017 | -3.21 billion usd | +75.3% |
| 2018 | 1.50 billion usd | -146.8% |
| 2019 | -76.60 million usd | -105.1% |
| 2020 | -2.17 billion usd | +2737.8% |
| 2021 | 1.13 billion usd | -152.0% |
| 2022 | -501.06 million usd | -144.3% |
| 2023 | -796.81 million usd | +59.0% |
| 2024 | 3.55 billion usd | -546.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 3.55 billion usd is above the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million usd, 21.1× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 3.55 billion usd is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 958.60 million usd, 3.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +3562.7% | 123.00 million usd | 4.51 billion usd |
| 2020 | -2737.8% | -76.60 million usd | -2.17 billion usd |
| 2016 | -1818.3% | 106.75 million usd | -1.83 billion usd |
| 2001 | +861.3% | -194.22 million usd | 1.48 billion usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.59 billion usd | -9.28 billion usd | 8.83 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -852.52 million usd | -5.58 billion usd | 4.51 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 242.55 million usd | -2.17 billion usd | 3.55 billion usd | 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)
- 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 net portfolio investment in Bahrain?
- Net portfolio investment in Bahrain was 3.55 billion usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 8.83 billion usd in 2006.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.28 billion usd in 2008.
- How does Bahrain rank for net portfolio investment?
- Bahrain ranks 31st out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 407.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).