Annual GDP growth in Bahrain

Bahrain: Annual GDP growth was 2.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.9%
Change on year
down 25.3%
World rank
122nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
8.3%
in 2007
All-time low
-5.9%
in 2020
Years of data
45
1980–2024

Annual GDP growth in Bahrain, 1980–2024

-505101980200220241980: 7.5 %1981: 2.8 %1982: 6.4 %1983: 7 %1984: 4.2 %1985: -0.93 %1986: 0.484 %1987: -1.2 %1988: 6 %1989: 1 %1990: 3.5 %1991: 2.3 %1992: 7.1 %1993: 7.6 %1994: 3.2 %1995: 1.9 %1996: 3.2 %1997: 2.3 %1998: 4.8 %1999: 6 %2000: 7 %2001: 2.5 %2002: 3.3 %2003: 6.3 %2004: 7 %2005: 6.8 %2006: 6.5 %2007: 8.3 %2008: 6.2 %2009: 2.5 %2010: 4.3 %2011: 1.9 %2012: 3.8 %2013: 5.3 %2014: 4.3 %2015: 2.5 %2016: 3.8 %2017: 5 %2018: 2.1 %2019: 2.1 %2020: -5.9 %2021: 4.3 %2022: 6.2 %2023: 3.9 %2024: 2.9 %

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Bahrain is 2.9%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 25.3% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Bahrain peaked at 8.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -5.9%, in 2020.

That places Bahrain 122nd out of 196 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.3% -1.2% 7.5% 10
1990s 4.2% 1.9% 7.6% 10
2000s 5.6% 2.5% 8.3% 10
2010s 3.5% 1.9% 5.3% 10
2020s 2.3% -5.9% 6.2% 5

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  6. 125 Spain 2.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Bahrain?
Annual gdp growth in Bahrain was 2.9% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 8.3% in 2007.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was -5.9% in 2020.
How does Bahrain rank for annual gdp growth?
Bahrain ranks 122nd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.