Government Spending in Bahrain increased to 2233.50 BHD Million in 2022 from 2042.70 BHD Million in 2021. Government Spending in Bahrain averaged 1457.80 BHD Million from 2003 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 2233.50 BHD Million in 2022 and a record low of 579.00 BHD Million in 2003. source: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain

Government Spending in Bahrain is expected to reach 2278.00 BHD Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bahrain Government Spending is projected to trend around 2324.00 BHD Million in 2027 and 2835.00 BHD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Credit Rating 33.00 Jan 2026
Fiscal Expenditure 3630.79 3623.43 BHD Million Dec 2024
Government Budget -5.60 -11.60 percent of GDP Dec 2022
Government Budget Value -161.41 -520.04 BHD Million Dec 2024
Government Debt 18544.80 17330.60 BHD Million Sep 2025
Government Debt to GDP 134.00 123.00 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Government Revenues 3469.37 3103.38 BHD Million Dec 2024
Government Spending 2233.50 2042.70 BHD Million Dec 2022
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Military Expenditure 1384.00 1622.40 USD Million Dec 2024


Bahrain Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2233.50 2042.70 2233.50 579.00 2003 - 2022 BHD Million Yearly
Constant Prices, NSA