Bahrain GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bahrain is $48.85 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is -0.5%. GDP per capita is $29,569.

Bahrain GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Bahrain has grown from $3.75 billion in 1980 to $48.85 billion in 2026.

Bahrain GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Bahrain. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

3.85%

Best Year

2007 (+8.3%)

Worst Year

2020 (-5.9%)

Years of Contraction

4 of 47

GDP per capita in Bahrain rose from $29,344 in 2025 to $29,569 in 2026, an increase of 0.8%.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bahrain

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Bahrain for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Bahrain nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$48,849,000,000	-0.5%	$29,569	1.98%
2025	$47,538,000,000	3.1%	$29,344	1.95%
2024	$47,210,000,000	2.9%	$29,716	0.76%
2023	$46,192,000,000	3.9%	$29,290	3.41%
2022	$46,458,000,000	6.2%	$30,471	1.4%
2021	$40,840,000,000	4.4%	$27,148	2.17%
2020	$35,838,000,000	-5.9%	$24,343	-0.81%
2019	$40,447,000,000	2.1%	$27,260	-1.26%
2018	$39,568,000,000	2.1%	$26,324	0.13%
2017	$37,205,000,000	5%	$24,785	5.41%
2016	$33,885,000,000	3.8%	$23,800	3.94%
2015	$32,523,000,000	2.5%	$23,734	4.18%
2014	$34,773,000,000	4.3%	$26,452	4.95%
2013	$33,823,000,000	5.3%	$26,990	3.64%
2012	$31,963,000,000	3.8%	$26,439	1.17%
2011	$29,915,000,000	1.9%	$25,033	-2.77%
2010	$26,806,000,000	4.3%	$21,819	4.33%
2009	$23,913,000,000	2.5%	$20,293	6.8%
2008	$26,803,000,000	6.2%	$24,290	6.16%
2007	$22,653,000,000	8.3%	$21,797	8.23%
2006	$19,291,000,000	6.5%	$20,086	7.99%
2005	$16,647,000,000	6.8%	$18,730	7.89%
2004	$13,709,000,000	7%	$16,642	7.71%
2003	$11,546,000,000	6.3%	$15,102	7.59%
2002	$10,001,000,000	3.3%	$14,075	7.56%
2001	$9,579,000,000	2.5%	$14,485	3.61%
2000	$9,448,000,000	7%	$14,819	2.74%
1999	$7,905,000,000	6%	$12,729	2.64%
1998	$7,293,000,000	4.8%	$12,058	2.72%
1997	$7,629,000,000	2.3%	$12,950	2.61%
1996	$7,357,000,000	3.2%	$12,821	2.68%
1995	$7,075,000,000	1.9%	$12,659	2.76%
1994	$6,683,000,000	3.2%	$12,278	2.64%
1993	$6,241,000,000	7.6%	$11,770	2.71%
1992	$5,673,000,000	7.1%	$10,985	1.57%
1991	$5,430,000,000	2.3%	$10,688	4.1%
1990	$5,176,000,000	3.5%	$10,612	0.83%
1989	$4,873,000,000	1%	$10,079	3.64%
1988	$4,672,000,000	6%	$10,011	3.78%
1987	$3,780,000,000	-1.2%	$8,391	3.45%
1986	$3,490,000,000	0.5%	$8,023	3.57%
1985	$4,460,000,000	-0.9%	$10,615	3.45%
1984	$4,727,000,000	4.2%	$11,638	3.31%
1983	$4,554,000,000	7%	$11,590	3.42%
1982	$4,445,000,000	6.4%	$11,699	3.54%
1981	$4,228,000,000	2.8%	$11,531	3.97%
1980	$3,745,000,000	7.5%	$10,623	—

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Bahrain GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Bahrain through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Bahrain nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$61,074,000,000	3.3%	$33,519	1.96%
2030	$58,166,000,000	3.1%	$32,555	2%
2029	$55,441,000,000	2.9%	$31,645	1.98%
2028	$53,033,000,000	2.8%	$30,869	1.96%
2027	$50,994,000,000	4.5%	$30,269	2%

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Bahrain ranks #103 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

The nominal GDP of Bahrain in 2026 is $48.85 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Bahrain 103th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Bahrain?

The GDP growth rate of Bahrain in 2026 is -0.5%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?

GDP per capita in Bahrain in 2026 is $29,569, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Bahrain expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Bahrain to reach $61.07 billion by 2031, up from $48.85 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.