Bahrain Live GDP
$28,686,438,939
GDP Added Today
$46,203,322
Bahrain GDP (2026)
LiveBahrain has a diversified Gulf economy where finance, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, and energy all contribute to national output. The country has gradually expanded beyond oil by developing banking, aluminum production, and international business services. This page explores Bahrain GDP data, economic trends, and the outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-0.50%
vs 2025
โผ โ3.60%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$29,569
vs 2025
โฒ +$225
Global Rank (Nominal)
#103
of 218 countries
World Share
0.04%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Bahrain GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$48.85B
Lowest GDP
$3.49B
Average Growth
3.85%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
8.30%
Weakest Growth
-5.90%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Bahrain
0.04%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.15%
Key Findings
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Bahrain's GDP in 2026 is $48.85B.
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It ranks #103 among 218 countries.
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Bahrain contributes 0.04% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $29,569 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of -0.50% in 2026.
Historical Data
Bahrain GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $48,849,000,000 | -0.50% | $29,569 | 0.04% | #102 |
| 2025 | $47,538,000,000 | 3.10% | $29,344 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2024 | $47,210,000,000 | 2.90% | $29,716 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2023 | $46,192,000,000 | 3.90% | $29,290 | 0.04% | #95 |
| 2022 | $46,458,000,000 | 6.20% | $30,471 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2021 | $40,840,000,000 | 4.30% | $27,148 | 0.04% | #96 |
| 2020 | $35,838,000,000 | -5.90% | $24,343 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2019 | $40,447,000,000 | 2.10% | $27,260 | 0.05% | #96 |
| 2018 | $39,568,000,000 | 2.10% | $26,324 | 0.05% | #99 |
| 2017 | $37,205,000,000 | 5.00% | $24,785 | 0.05% | #98 |
| 2016 | $33,885,000,000 | 3.80% | $23,800 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2015 | $32,523,000,000 | 2.50% | $23,734 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2014 | $34,773,000,000 | 4.30% | $26,452 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2013 | $33,823,000,000 | 5.30% | $26,990 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2012 | $31,963,000,000 | 3.80% | $26,439 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2011 | $29,915,000,000 | 1.90% | $25,033 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2010 | $26,806,000,000 | 4.30% | $21,819 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2009 | $23,913,000,000 | 2.50% | $20,292 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2008 | $26,803,000,000 | 6.20% | $24,290 | 0.04% | #94 |
| 2007 | $22,653,000,000 | 8.30% | $21,797 | 0.04% | #93 |
| 2006 | $19,291,000,000 | 6.50% | $20,086 | 0.04% | #93 |
| 2005 | $16,647,000,000 | 6.80% | $18,730 | 0.03% | #92 |
| 2004 | $13,709,000,000 | 7.00% | $16,642 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2003 | $11,546,000,000 | 6.30% | $15,102 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2002 | $10,001,000,000 | 3.30% | $14,075 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2001 | $9,579,000,000 | 2.50% | $14,485 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2000 | $9,448,000,000 | 7.00% | $14,819 | 0.03% | #97 |
| 1999 | $7,905,000,000 | 6.00% | $12,729 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1998 | $7,293,000,000 | 4.80% | $12,057 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1997 | $7,629,000,000 | 2.30% | $12,950 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1996 | $7,357,000,000 | 3.30% | $12,821 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1995 | $7,075,000,000 | 1.90% | $12,659 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1994 | $6,683,000,000 | 3.20% | $12,278 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1993 | $6,241,000,000 | 7.60% | $11,770 | 0.02% | #93 |
| 1992 | $5,673,000,000 | 7.10% | $10,985 | 0.02% | #93 |
| 1991 | $5,430,000,000 | 2.30% | $10,688 | 0.02% | #88 |
| 1990 | $5,176,000,000 | 3.50% | $10,612 | 0.02% | #86 |
| 1989 | $4,873,000,000 | 1.00% | $10,079 | 0.02% | #86 |
| 1988 | $4,672,000,000 | 6.00% | $10,011 | 0.02% | #87 |
| 1987 | $3,780,000,000 | -1.20% | $8,391 | 0.02% | #93 |
| 1986 | $3,490,000,000 | 0.50% | $8,023 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1985 | $4,460,000,000 | -0.90% | $10,615 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 1984 | $4,727,000,000 | 4.20% | $11,638 | 0.04% | #83 |
| 1983 | $4,554,000,000 | 7.00% | $11,590 | 0.04% | #83 |
| 1982 | $4,445,000,000 | 6.40% | $11,699 | 0.04% | #84 |
| 1981 | $4,228,000,000 | 2.80% | $11,531 | 0.04% | #85 |
| 1980 | $3,745,000,000 | 7.50% | $10,623 | 0.03% | #93 |
Bahrain GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $50,994,000,000 | 4.50% | $30,269 | 0.04% | #97 |
| 2028 | $53,033,000,000 | 2.80% | $30,869 | 0.04% | #98 |
| 2029 | $55,441,000,000 | 2.90% | $31,645 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2030 | $58,166,000,000 | 3.10% | $32,555 | 0.04% | #100 |
| 2031 | $61,074,000,000 | 3.30% | $33,519 | 0.04% | #100 |
Bahrain Economy Overview
Bahrain has one of the Gulf regionโs most diversified economies, balancing energy production with finance, manufacturing, logistics, tourism, and business services. Banking and Islamic finance are internationally recognized industries, while aluminum production represents one of the country's largest manufacturing sectors outside hydrocarbons.
Construction, retail, transportation, telecommunications, and hospitality contribute strongly to economic activity. Bahrain's strategic location in the Arabian Gulf supports regional trade and logistics through modern ports and transport links. Government initiatives continue to encourage digital transformation, fintech, renewable energy, and private-sector investment to reduce long-term dependence on oil revenue.
Bahrain GDP Outlook
Bahrainโs economic prospects are strengthened by financial services, aluminum production, tourism, logistics, and continued investment in digital industries. Fintech, Islamic banking, data services, manufacturing, and regional business operations could support further diversification beyond hydrocarbons. Infrastructure development and closer Gulf trade connections may also encourage private investment. The outlook remains exposed to oil-price movements, public debt, regional tensions, fiscal pressures, and competition from larger commercial centers in neighboring Gulf economies.