Bahrain GDP Per Capita (2026)
Bahrain has a diversified Gulf economy supported by financial services, oil refining, aluminum production, trade, tourism, logistics, and professional services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population. Bahrain’s mix of energy-related and service-sector activity contributes to a substantial level of output per resident. Explore the latest Bahrain GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$29,569
Est. in USD
World Rank
#48
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+0.8%
+$225
Asia Rank
#12
Out of 49 countries
1. Bahrain GDP Per Capita in 2026
Bahrain’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across finance, energy, manufacturing, trade, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator particularly useful for comparing Bahrain with much larger economies. It also helps show how diversification beyond traditional oil activity contributes to population-adjusted economic performance.
2. Bahrain GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Bahrain GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,569 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | $29,344 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | $29,716 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $29,290 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | $30,471 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | $27,148 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | $24,343 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | $27,260 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $26,324 | +6.2% |
| 2017 | $24,785 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $23,800 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $23,734 | -10.3% |
| 2014 | $26,452 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | $26,990 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $26,439 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | $25,033 | +14.7% |
| 2010 | $21,819 | +7.5% |
| 2009 | $20,292 | -16.5% |
| 2008 | $24,290 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | $21,797 | +8.5% |
| 2006 | $20,086 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | $18,730 | +12.5% |
| 2004 | $16,642 | +10.2% |
| 2003 | $15,102 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | $14,075 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | $14,485 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | $14,819 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | $12,729 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | $12,057 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | $12,950 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | $12,821 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | $12,659 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | $12,278 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | $11,770 | +7.1% |
| 1992 | $10,985 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | $10,688 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | $10,612 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | $10,079 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | $10,011 | +19.3% |
| 1987 | $8,391 | +4.6% |
| 1986 | $8,023 | -24.4% |
| 1985 | $10,615 | -8.8% |
| 1984 | $11,638 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | $11,590 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | $11,699 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | $11,531 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | $10,623 | — |
4. Bahrain GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+0.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+8.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+24.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+47.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Bahrain’s GDP per capita can be influenced by oil prices, refining activity, financial services, tourism, investment, inflation, and population changes. Expansion in non-oil sectors can help broaden the sources of per-person output, while energy-market movements may still affect annual performance. Historical data provides context for understanding how diversification and regional conditions have shaped output per resident over time.
5. Bahrain GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Bahrain
$29,569
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$14,785
$29,569
USD
Bahrain’s GDP per capita is approximately
54.5%
above the
Asia average
and
17.4%
above the world average.
6. Bahrain GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Brunei | $36,288 |
| #10 | Japan | $35,703 |
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Bahrain
Bahrain GDP (Nominal)
$48.8 Billion
(2026)
Bahrain GDP Per Capita
$29,569
(2026)
Bahrain’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the size and structure of the Bahraini economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a fuller view of economic performance.
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8. Bahrain GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $30,269 | +2.4% |
| 2028 | $30,869 | +2.0% |
| 2029 | $31,645 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | $32,555 | +2.9% |
Bahrain GDP per capita is projected to reach $32,555 by 2030, representing a 10.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Bahrain GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Bahrain GDP per capita is estimated at $29,569 in 2026.
It ranks #48 globally and #12 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 0.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 8.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 24.2%.
It is approximately 54.5% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 17.4% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $32,555 by 2030, 10.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Bahrain GDP Per Capita FAQs
Bahrain GDP per capita is estimated at $29,569 in 2026.
Bahrain ranks #48 globally and #12 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 0.8% compared with 2025.
Bahrain GDP per capita was approximately $23,734 in 2015.
Bahrain GDP per capita is approximately 54.5% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.