Portfolio investment, net in Bahrain
Bahrain: Portfolio investment, net was 3.55 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Bahrain, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Bahrain is 3.55 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 546.0% on the previous year and up 407.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Bahrain peaked at 8.83 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, -9.28 billion, in 2008.
Bahrain ranks 31st of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -194.22 million | — |
| 2001 | 1.48 billion | -861.3% |
| 2002 | 4.22 billion | +185.7% |
| 2003 | 2.41 billion | -43.0% |
| 2004 | 3.50 billion | +45.6% |
| 2005 | 4.61 billion | +31.7% |
| 2006 | 8.83 billion | +91.4% |
| 2007 | 8.56 billion | -3.1% |
| 2008 | -9.28 billion | -208.4% |
| 2009 | -8.28 billion | -10.8% |
| 2010 | -4.76 billion | -42.5% |
| 2011 | -5.58 billion | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 123.00 million | -102.2% |
| 2013 | 4.51 billion | +3562.7% |
| 2014 | 700.20 million | -84.5% |
| 2015 | 106.75 million | -84.8% |
| 2016 | -1.83 billion | -1818.3% |
| 2017 | -3.21 billion | +75.3% |
| 2018 | 1.50 billion | -146.8% |
| 2019 | -76.60 million | -105.1% |
| 2020 | -2.17 billion | +2737.8% |
| 2021 | 1.13 billion | -152.0% |
| 2022 | -501.06 million | -144.3% |
| 2023 | -796.81 million | +59.0% |
| 2024 | 3.55 billion | -546.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 3.55 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 24.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 3.55 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.06 billion, 3.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 | 4.51 billion |
| 2020 | -2737.8% | -76.60 million | -2.17 billion |
| 2016 | -1818.3% | 106.75 million | -1.83 billion |
| 2001 | +861.3% | -194.22 million | 1.48 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.59 billion | -9.28 billion | 8.83 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -852.52 million | -5.58 billion | 4.51 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 242.55 million | -2.17 billion | 3.55 billion | 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, net in Bahrain?
- Portfolio investment, net in Bahrain was 3.55 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 8.83 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.28 billion in 2008.
- How does Bahrain rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Bahrain ranks 31st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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