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Rank #15 by World Population

🇧🇭Bahrain

Bahrain has a population of 1,577,059, ranking #15 in the world. The capital is Manama. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: High income

1,577,059

Population

#15

World Rank

81.3

Life Expectancy

$29,290

GDP Per Capita

Bahrain, #15 by world population

Bahrain Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Bahrain had a population of 165,477 in 1960 and 1,588,670 in 2024, a 9.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,588,670 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.62%.

2024 · 1.6M19602024
Bahrain population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,588,670

Population (2024)

165,477

Population (1960)

1,588,670

Peak (2024)

3.62%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
1960165,477
1961172,346
1962179,349
1963186,501
1964193,816
1965200,866
1966207,543
1967214,189
1968219,337
1969222,469
1970224,809
1971230,733
1972242,113
1973255,320
1974269,038
1975283,243
1976297,863
1977312,823
1978328,046
1979343,457
1980358,978
1981373,524
1982386,983
1983400,707
1984415,154
1985430,358
1986446,286
1987462,854
1988479,929
1989497,327
1990514,797
1991503,052
1992516,458
1993530,225
1994544,366
1995558,879
1996573,792
1997589,115
1998604,842
1999620,989
2000637,582
2001661,316
2002710,553
2003764,517
2004823,741
2005888,822
2006960,424
20071,039,295
20081,103,496
20091,178,415
20101,228,543
20111,195,020
20121,208,964
20131,253,191
20141,314,562
20151,370,322
20161,423,726
20171,501,116
20181,503,091
20191,483,756
20201,472,204
20211,504,365
20221,524,693
20231,577,059
20241,588,670

Demographics

Population1,577,059
Population Growth Rate3.38%
Urban Population100.0%
Fertility Rate1.82 births/woman
Life Expectancy81.3 years
Infant Mortality Rate7.2 per 1,000
Literacy Rate97.8%

Economy & Trade

$29,290

GDP Per Capita

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

157.4%

Trade (% of GDP)

1,909,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

4.0%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

1.9%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

97.8%

Literacy Rate

7.2

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

100.0%

Internet Users

128

Mobile Subs per 100

1971.3

People per km2

20,002

Net Migration

Environment

0.9%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

AfghanistanAlgeriaDjiboutiEgypt, Arab Rep.Iran, Islamic Rep.

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Bahrain in global context

Bahrain is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bahrain has a population of 1,577,059, ranking #15 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.38%.

Life expectancy in Bahrain is 81.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 7.2 per 1,000 live births.

Bahrain's GDP per capita is $29,290. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

100.0% of Bahrain's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 1971.3 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Bahrain is 97.8%. The country spends 1.9% of GDP on education.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 1,577,059 residents, Bahrain is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Its population is growing quickly, by about 3.4% a year.

Economically, Bahrain is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $29,290. Life expectancy is high at 81.3 years, with a fertility rate of 1.8 births per woman, and 100.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.