Bahrain Population: 1,679,234
Bahrain is a small Arab State, which is situated in a bay on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf. It has a group of thirty-three islands in the Persian Gulf and has low desert plains. The chief of state is king, and the prime minister is the head of the Government. Bahrain’s capital is Manama, and its official language is Arabic. The country is famous for oil, pearls, and heritage sites.
Largest Cities in Bahrain By Population
Manama is the capital of the country and is highly populated. It is a home for a diverse population. Other populated cities are Riffa, Muharraq, Hamad Town, Sitra, Budaiya, and Al-Malikiyah, etc.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Manama | 147,074 |
Al Muharraq | 97,458 |
Ar Rifa’ | 79,550 |
Dar Kulayb | 65,466 |
Madinat Hamad | 52,718 |
Madinat `Isa | 38,090 |
Sitrah | 37,657 |
Jidd Hafs | 31,735 |
Bahrain Population History
In the year 2018, its population was estimated at 1. 6 million people. In the year 2014, the population estimation is around 1.316 million people. The population of Bahrain is growing steadily.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 1,701,575 | 3.68% | 60,403 | 47,800 | 32.5 | 2 | 2,239 | 89.30% | 1,519,595 | 0.02% | 7,794,798,739 | 152 |
2019 | 1,641,172 | 4.57% | 71,726 | 47,800 | 31.4 | 2.1 | 2,159 | 89.20% | 1,464,180 | 0.02% | 7,713,468,100 | 152 |
2018 | 1,569,446 | 5.04% | 75,370 | 47,800 | 31.4 | 2.1 | 2,065 | 89.10% | 1,399,126 | 0.02% | 7,631,091,040 | 152 |
2017 | 1,494,076 | 4.79% | 68,284 | 47,800 | 31.4 | 2.1 | 1,966 | 89.10% | 1,331,175 | 0.02% | 7,547,858,925 | 152 |
2016 | 1,425,792 | 3.93% | 53,941 | 47,800 | 31.4 | 2.1 | 1,876 | 89.10% | 1,269,684 | 0.02% | 7,464,022,049 | 152 |
2015 | 1,371,851 | 2.03% | 26,198 | 8,400 | 31.2 | 2.12 | 1,805 | 89.00% | 1,220,943 | 0.02% | 7,379,797,139 | 152 |
2010 | 1,240,860 | 6.89% | 70,339 | 54,400 | 30.1 | 2.25 | 1,633 | 88.60% | 1,099,822 | 0.02% | 6,956,823,603 | 155 |
2005 | 889,164 | 5.99% | 44,911 | 31,100 | 27.8 | 2.65 | 1,170 | 88.40% | 786,221 | 0.01% | 6,541,907,027 | 157 |
2000 | 664,611 | 3.35% | 20,183 | 7,836 | 26.6 | 2.95 | 874 | 88.40% | 587,336 | 0.01% | 6,143,493,823 | 161 |
1995 | 563,697 | 2.59% | 13,553 | 1,096 | 26.4 | 3.4 | 742 | 88.40% | 498,245 | 0.01% | 5,744,212,979 | 162 |
1990 | 495,931 | 3.41% | 15,301 | 2,580 | 25.4 | 4.08 | 653 | 88.10% | 437,115 | 0.01% | 5,327,231,061 | 163 |
1985 | 419,428 | 3.11% | 11,908 | 647 | 25.2 | 4.63 | 552 | 87.20% | 365,554 | 0.01% | 4,870,921,740 | 163 |
1980 | 359,888 | 6.19% | 18,669 | 9,792 | 22.3 | 5.23 | 474 | 86.10% | 309,868 | 0.01% | 4,458,003,514 | 163 |
1975 | 266,543 | 4.63% | 10,788 | 3,825 | 19.3 | 5.95 | 351 | 85.00% | 226,495 | 0.01% | 4,079,480,606 | 168 |
1970 | 212,605 | 2.55% | 5,035 | -1,607 | 17.5 | 6.97 | 280 | 83.80% | 178,111 | 0.01% | 3,700,437,046 | 172 |
1965 | 187,431 | 2.91% | 5,001 | -839 | 16.8 | 7.17 | 247 | 82.50% | 154,630 | 0.01% | 3,339,583,597 | 172 |
1960 | 162,427 | 3.99% | 5,768 | 1,572 | 19.6 | 6.97 | 214 | 82.30% | 133,710 | 0.01% | 3,034,949,748 | 172 |
1955 | 133,585 | 2.93% | 3,595 | 616 | 19.2 | 6.97 | 176 | 75.50% | 100,895 | 0.00% | 2,773,019,936 | 172 |
Bahrain Population Forecast
The current population of Bahrain is 1,678, 227 million people. It is based on the data provided by the United Nations. It is estimated that it is likely to reach 1,701, 575 million people in mid of 2020, and 2.128 million in 2030. Bahrain is on 152 number in the list of countries in terms of population. It is densely populated and has 1,627 people per square kilometres. The rate of growth of the population is 7.4% on an average.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 1,701,575 | 4.40% | 65,945 | 47,800 | 32.5 | 2 | 2,239 | 89.30% | 1,519,595 | 0.02% | 7,794,798,739 | 152 |
2025 | 1,865,081 | 1.85% | 32,701 | 15,000 | 33.8 | 2 | 2,454 | 90.00% | 1,678,649 | 0.02% | 8,184,437,460 | 151 |
2030 | 2,013,416 | 1.54% | 29,667 | 13,000 | 34.3 | 2 | 2,649 | 90.80% | 1,828,495 | 0.02% | 8,548,487,400 | 151 |
2035 | 2,118,997 | 1.03% | 21,116 | 6,000 | 35.5 | 2 | 2,788 | 91.60% | 1,941,261 | 0.02% | 8,887,524,213 | 149 |
2040 | 2,199,711 | 0.75% | 16,143 | 4,000 | 36.9 | 2 | 2,894 | 92.30% | 2,030,932 | 0.02% | 9,198,847,240 | 150 |
2045 | 2,264,664 | 0.58% | 12,991 | 4,000 | 38 | 2 | 2,980 | 93.00% | 2,105,879 | 0.02% | 9,481,803,274 | 149 |
2050 | 2,316,049 | 0.45% | 10,277 | 39.9 | 2 | 3,047 | 93.60% | 2,168,914 | 0.02% | 9,735,033,990 | 149 |
Bahrain Demographics
Bahrain is characterized by its cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. 70.2% is Muslim population, and 29.8% is another population like Christians, Jews, Hindus, and Sikhs, etc. In terms of gender, 49.4% are females. The percentage of people under age 19 years is 25.9%, between 20-64 years is 71.1%, and over age 65 is 2.1%.
Bahrain Religion and Politics
The main religion in the country is Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. There are also other religions like Sikhs, Druze, etc. It is necessary to have licenses and permits for holding religious meetings in the country.
Bahrain Economy
The economy of the country is dependent upon oil and gas. It is considered wealthy due to the discovery of oil. The currency is Bahraini Dinar, which has the second-highest value in the world. The main focus is laid on the investments in the banking and tourism sectors. Bahrain kingdom is the main banking destination for the Persian Gulf and the center for Islamic finance. There are good job opportunities for the work for those people who work hard.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |