Bahrain’s economy contracted by 3.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reversing a 4.6% expansion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data. This marked the first contraction since Q1 2021 and the steepest decline since Q3 2020, weighed down by a 37.2% plunge in oil activities, primarily due to restrictions imposed on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which affected export capacity. Meanwhile, the non-oil sector grew by 2.2% (7.4% in Q4), contributing 90.1% to GDP, with nine out of 13 sectors recording positive growth. Among non-oil activities, financial and insurance services remained the largest contributor to GDP, accounting for 19.7%, and grew 8.6%, followed by manufacturing at 14.6%, public administration at 9.0%, and construction at 7.0%. Last year, the economy grew by 3.5%, supported by a 4.1% expansion in non-oil activities, while oil activities shrank slightly by 0.3%. The growth was faster than the government’s projection of 3.1%. source: Central Informatics Organisation - Kingdom of Bahrain

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahrain contracted 3.80 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bahrain averaged 3.18 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.43 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of -9.18 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahrain contracted 3.80 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bahrain is expected to be -4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 2.70 percent in 2027 and 2.90 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-14 07:25 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q4 4.6% 4.0% 3.5%
2026-08-26 11:30 PM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q1 -3.8% 4.6% 2.4%
2026-10-06 01:00 AM
GDP Growth Rate YoY
Q2 -3.8% -5.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP 48.97 47.21 USD Billion Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY -3.80 4.60 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 3583.17 4229.40 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 11.16 12.00 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 252.50 268.37 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 521.82 660.40 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Mining 358.95 506.40 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 323.75 341.80 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Services 1750.87 2444.20 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Transport 150.69 243.90 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP from Utilities 52.93 60.53 BHD Million Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate -15.30 7.80 percent Mar 2026
GDP per Capita 26591.67 25886.24 USD Dec 2025
GDP per Capita PPP 60669.63 59060.18 USD Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 1024.10 1119.20 BHD Million Sep 2025


Bahrain GDP Annual Growth Rate
In Bahrain, Gross Domestic Product is divided by two industries: Goods Producing and Services Producing. Goods Producing Industry constitutes around 41.8 percent of the GDP and the largest segments within this sector are manufacturing (18.6 percent); mining (14.5 percent) and construction (8.1 percent). Services Producing Industry accounts for 58.2 percent of total GDP and the biggest segments within services are financial services (17.1 percent); transport & communications (7.1 percent); wholesale & retail trade & repairs (4.5 percent) and real estate (3.8 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-3.80 4.60 11.43 -9.18 2000 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Bahrain Q1 GDP Contracts 3.8% on Sharp Oil Sector Slump
Bahrain’s economy contracted by 3.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reversing a 4.6% expansion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data. This marked the first contraction since Q1 2021 and the steepest decline since Q3 2020, weighed down by a 37.2% plunge in oil activities, primarily due to restrictions imposed on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which affected export capacity. Meanwhile, the non-oil sector grew by 2.2% (7.4% in Q4), contributing 90.1% to GDP, with nine out of 13 sectors recording positive growth. Among non-oil activities, financial and insurance services remained the largest contributor to GDP, accounting for 19.7%, and grew 8.6%, followed by manufacturing at 14.6%, public administration at 9.0%, and construction at 7.0%. Last year, the economy grew by 3.5%, supported by a 4.1% expansion in non-oil activities, while oil activities shrank slightly by 0.3%. The growth was faster than the government’s projection of 3.1%.
2026-08-26
Bahrain Q4 GDP Growth Strongest Since 2022
Bahrain’s economy advanced by 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2025, accelerating from a 4.0% expansion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data. This marked the fastest growth since Q2 2022, driven by robust growth in the non-oil sector (7.4% vs 3.1% in Q3). By contrast, oil activities contracted by 12.3%, after growing 9.3% in Q3. Across most economic sectors, growth strengthened, notably in financial and insurance activities (5.6% vs 5.0%), followed by construction (5.0% vs 4.4%), transportation and storage (4.7% vs 4.4%), and wholesale and retail trade (4.2% vs 3.3%). Meanwhile, output growth eased for real estate (4.3% vs 5.4% in Q3), education (4.0% vs 4.8%), and manufacturing (3.7% vs 3.9%). For the full year of 2025, the economy grew by 3.5%, supported by a 4.1% expansion in non-oil activities, while oil activities shrank slightly by 0.3%. The growth was faster than the government’s projection of 3.1%. On a quarterly basis, the GDP grew by 7.8%
2026-04-14
Bahrain Q3 GDP Posts Strongest Growth in Nearly Two Years
Bahrain’s economy expanded by 4.0% year-on-year in Q3 2025, accelerating from a 2.5% growth in the previous quarter, preliminary data showed. This marked the fastest growth since Q4 2023, driven by sustained growth in the non-oil sector (3.1% vs 3.5% in Q2), and a sharp rebound in oil activities (9.3% vs -2.6%). On economic sectors, growth strengthened across most sectors namely manufacturing (3.9% vs 1.0%), construction (4.4% vs 2.7%), financial and insurance activities (5.0% vs 2.2%), public administration (2.4% vs 1.7%), transportation and storage (4.4% vs 2.6%), education (4.8% vs 2.9%), and real estate (5.4% vs 4.7%). Meanwhile, growth moderated for wholesale and retail trade (3.3% vs 6.7%). In year of 2025, GDP growth is projected at 3.1%, driven by non-oil at 3.1% and oil activities at 3.0%. In 2026, economic growth is forecast to accelerate to 3.3%, boosted by a 3.5% expansion in non-oil activities and a 2.1% increase in oil output. On a quarterly basis, the GDP grew by 2.3%.
2026-01-06