Rank #15 by World Population
🇧ðŸ‡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%.
1,588,670
Population (2024)
165,477
Population (1960)
1,588,670
Peak (2024)
3.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 165,477 |
| 1961 | 172,346 |
| 1962 | 179,349 |
| 1963 | 186,501 |
| 1964 | 193,816 |
| 1965 | 200,866 |
| 1966 | 207,543 |
| 1967 | 214,189 |
| 1968 | 219,337 |
| 1969 | 222,469 |
| 1970 | 224,809 |
| 1971 | 230,733 |
| 1972 | 242,113 |
| 1973 | 255,320 |
| 1974 | 269,038 |
| 1975 | 283,243 |
| 1976 | 297,863 |
| 1977 | 312,823 |
| 1978 | 328,046 |
| 1979 | 343,457 |
| 1980 | 358,978 |
| 1981 | 373,524 |
| 1982 | 386,983 |
| 1983 | 400,707 |
| 1984 | 415,154 |
| 1985 | 430,358 |
| 1986 | 446,286 |
| 1987 | 462,854 |
| 1988 | 479,929 |
| 1989 | 497,327 |
| 1990 | 514,797 |
| 1991 | 503,052 |
| 1992 | 516,458 |
| 1993 | 530,225 |
| 1994 | 544,366 |
| 1995 | 558,879 |
| 1996 | 573,792 |
| 1997 | 589,115 |
| 1998 | 604,842 |
| 1999 | 620,989 |
| 2000 | 637,582 |
| 2001 | 661,316 |
| 2002 | 710,553 |
| 2003 | 764,517 |
| 2004 | 823,741 |
| 2005 | 888,822 |
| 2006 | 960,424 |
| 2007 | 1,039,295 |
| 2008 | 1,103,496 |
| 2009 | 1,178,415 |
| 2010 | 1,228,543 |
| 2011 | 1,195,020 |
| 2012 | 1,208,964 |
| 2013 | 1,253,191 |
| 2014 | 1,314,562 |
| 2015 | 1,370,322 |
| 2016 | 1,423,726 |
| 2017 | 1,501,116 |
| 2018 | 1,503,091 |
| 2019 | 1,483,756 |
| 2020 | 1,472,204 |
| 2021 | 1,504,365 |
| 2022 | 1,524,693 |
| 2023 | 1,577,059 |
| 2024 | 1,588,670 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,577,059 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.38% |
| Urban Population | 100.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.82 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.8% |
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
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Bahrain in global context
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files. The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.