Bahrain
Country statistics · 1990–present
Bahrain at a Glance
Bahrain is home to 1.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $31,645, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.4 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 12.0 and a death rate of 2.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 9.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 16,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Bahrain is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $55 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $31,645 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.9% in 2029, representing modest growth. With an unemployment rate of 6.2% (2024), the labour market reflects moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 81.4 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,176 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.8% (2024), reflecting high literacy rates. 100.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 98.9% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.