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Bahrain is a high income economy in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. It has a population of about 1,588,670 and a GDP of $47.11 billion.

Explore 262 World Bank indicators for Bahrain below.

Bahrain at a Glance

Capital
Manama
Population
1,588,670
Area
765 km²
2,076.7 /km²
Currency
BHD Bahraini dinar
Languages
Arabic
ISO codes
BHR · BH
High income economy: The World Bank classifies Bahrain as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

Key Development Indicators

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Frequently asked questions about Bahrain

What is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population of approximately 1,588,670, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What region is Bahrain in?
The World Bank places Bahrain in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan region.
What income group is Bahrain in?
The World Bank classifies Bahrain as a High income economy.
What currency does Bahrain use?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.