Bahrain's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 46.0 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 44.3 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 28,698 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 29,068 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.8% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2021, services accounted for 55% of overall GDP, manufacturing 20%, other industrial activity 25%, and agriculture 0%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 42% of GDP in 2020, government consumption 17%, fixed investment 35%, and net exports 6%.International trade
In 2019, manufactured products made up 27% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 42%, food 4%, ores and metals 24% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 3% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 46% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 30%, food 10%, ores and metals 13% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 30 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 22 billion.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.8% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Bahrain, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Bahrain's fiscal deficit averaged 11.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 4.5% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Bahrain's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 1.7% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Bahrain inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Bahrain's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 5.25%, up from 0.50% a decade earlier. See our Bahrain monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the dinar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the dinar, click here.
Economic situation in Bahrain
GDP was up 1.3% in annual terms in Q2, above the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) average but decelerating from Q1’s 3.3% expansion due to reduced production at the Abu Sa’afa oil field. Non-oil GDP rose 2.8%, with strong growth in business services, hospitality, IT and transport partially offset by more subdued construction and manufacturing activity. Our panelists expect the economy to have gained steam in the third quarter, likely thanks to a recovery in the oil sector and stronger real estate activity. Moreover, Bahrain’s economy should have continued to outpace that of the broader region, as the latter is being held back by conflict plus tight OPEC+ oil production quotas. Less positively, Bahrain’s natural gas output contracted year on year in Q3.Bahrain Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.42 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 17 expert analysts.
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