Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain
Bahrain: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 8.69 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 8.69 billion US dollar for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in 2024.
The figure is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 58.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain peaked at 20.98 billion US dollar in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.34 billion US dollar, in 1998.
That places Bahrain 59th out of 160 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.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.34 billion US dollar | — |
| 1999 | 1.46 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 1.84 billion US dollar | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 2.23 billion US dollar | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 3.37 billion US dollar | +51.3% |
| 2003 | 3.86 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 5.86 billion US dollar | +51.8% |
| 2005 | 8.08 billion US dollar | +37.9% |
| 2006 | 10.28 billion US dollar | +27.2% |
| 2007 | 13.65 billion US dollar | +32.8% |
| 2008 | 14.44 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 12.80 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 12.55 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 19.46 billion US dollar | +55.1% |
| 2012 | 20.06 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 20.35 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 20.98 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 20.10 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 18.19 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 17.89 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 18.76 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 17.21 billion US dollar | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 13.65 billion US dollar | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 13.87 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 10.15 billion US dollar | -26.8% |
| 2023 | 10.22 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 8.69 billion US dollar | -15.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 8.69 billion US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.00 billion US dollar, 25% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 8.69 billion US dollar is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.23 billion US dollar, 7.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.40 billion US dollar | 1.34 billion US dollar | 1.46 billion US dollar | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.64 billion US dollar | 1.84 billion US dollar | 14.44 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.55 billion US dollar | 12.55 billion US dollar | 20.98 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.31 billion US dollar | 8.69 billion US dollar | 13.87 billion US dollar | 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 portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Bahrain was 8.69 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 20.98 billion US dollar in 2014.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 billion US dollar in 1998.
- How does Bahrain rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Bahrain ranks 59th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.