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Bahrain economy
Bahrain’s economy grew 3.5% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices fell 0.1% in 2025, and 1.1% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 3.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | −0.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $49.0 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $30,597 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $66,941 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 4.8% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −12.4% | 2020 |
| Population | 1.6 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.