Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain

Bahrain: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 10.1% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
10.1%
Change on year
down 17.0%
World rank
171st
of 174 countries
All-time high
18.9%
in 2004
All-time low
2.9%
in 2014
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain, 2000–2020

51015202000201020202000: 16.4 %2001: 16.8 %2002: 12.5 %2003: 13.1 %2004: 18.9 %2005: 5.5 %2006: 5.2 %2007: 5.3 %2008: 5.6 %2009: 5.6 %2010: 4.3 %2011: 4.2 %2012: 4.2 %2013: 3.9 %2014: 2.9 %2015: 3.4 %2016: 2.9 %2017: 3.7 %2018: 4.4 %2019: 12.2 %2020: 10.1 %

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

Analysis

Bahrain recorded 10.1% for share of central government spending funded by taxes in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.0% on the previous year and up 135.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain peaked at 18.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2014.

That places Bahrain 171st out of 174 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain, year by year

Annual values for Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain, 2000 to 2020.
Year % Change
2000 16.4%
2001 16.8% +2.4%
2002 12.5% -25.7%
2003 13.1% +4.7%
2004 18.9% +45.1%
2005 5.5% -71.2%
2006 5.2% -4.9%
2007 5.3% +2.3%
2008 5.6% +4.7%
2009 5.6% +1.4%
2010 4.3% -23.6%
2011 4.2% -2.8%
2012 4.2% +0.2%
2013 3.9% -7.4%
2014 2.9% -24.9%
2015 3.4% +16.4%
2016 2.9% -14.1%
2017 3.7% +26.7%
2018 4.4% +19.7%
2019 12.2% +175.6%
2020 10.1% -17.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.5% 5.2% 18.9% 10
2010s 4.6% 2.9% 12.2% 10
2020s 10.1% 10.1% 10.1% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain?
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Bahrain was 10.1% in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 18.9% in 2004.
What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2014.
How does Bahrain rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
Bahrain ranks 171st out of 174 countries with data for 2020.
Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is up 135.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of central government spending funded by taxes
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 3,268 data points, 2000–2023
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Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.