Bahrain

Kingdom of Bahrain

"A Persian Gulf island kingdom, a major financial hub with ancient Dilmun civilization roots."

Western Asia
UN Member
GCC
Arab League

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Monarchical Emirate

Capital City

Manama

26.23°, 50.57°

Official Languages

Arabic

Population

1.58M

Total Area

765 km²

Population Density

2.06K people per km²

Currency

Bahraini dinar

.د.ب

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#148
1,577,059

Total Population+3.4%

2023
#34
81.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#141
89.9%

Urban Population

2023
#108
1.82

Fertility Rate

2023
#1
100%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#92
$46.1B

GDP+3%

2023
#40
$29.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#20
0.9%

Inflation

2024
#7
1.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024

Frequently Asked Questions About Bahrain

What is the capital of Bahrain?

Bahrain's capital city is Manama.

What is the population of Bahrain?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Bahrain is approximately 1.58M people. This makes it the 148th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Bahrain?

Bahrain spans a total area of approximately 765 square kilometers (295.37 square miles).

Which continent is Bahrain in?

Bahrain is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bahrain is approximately $46.08B USD. This ranks Bahrain as the 92nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.