Bahrain

Continent

Asia

Capital

Manama

Population

1,566,888

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Bahrain

Population:: 1,566,888
Area:: 760 sq km
Currency:: Bahraini dinars
Languages:: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Bahrain

GDP:: $90.228 billion
GDP per Capita:: $57,200
GDP Growth:: 2.98%
Inflation:: 0.07%
Unemployment:: 1.16%
Public Debt:: 111.6% of GDP
Credit Rating:: B+ (2017)

Political System

Governance structure of Bahrain

Government Type:: constitutional monarchy
Head of State:: King HAMAD bin Isa Al-Khalifa (since 6 March 1999)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Crown Prince SALMAN bin Hamad Al-Khalifa (since 11 November 2020)
Judiciary:: Court of Cassation (consists of the chairman and 3 judges); Supreme Court of Appeal (consists of the chairman and 3 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the president and 6 members); High Sharia Court of Appeal (court sittings include the president and at least one judge)
Administrative Divisions:: 4 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Asimah (Capital), Janubiyah (Southern), Muharraq, Shamaliyah (Northern)

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 3502 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

0.3% (2023 est.)

Industry

44% (2023 est.)

Services

51.8% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $40.344 billion
Imports:: $32.374 billion

Major Trading Partners

UAE 16

Saudi Arabia 15

South Africa 8

USA 6

India 4

Economic Outlook

Bahrain has a 2.98% GDP growth rate with 0.07% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.