International Migrant Population Statistics in Bahrain (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 52.3% of the population in Bahrain were international migrants in 2024. Down from 53% in 2020 to 52.3% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points). Bahrain ranks #4 of 23 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #13 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 52.3% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Bahrain as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.7 pp (2024)
- Down from 53% in 2020 to 52.3% in 2024 (−0.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 34.4% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 34.4% in 1990 to 52.3% in 2024.
- Peak value (2010)
- 53% (2010)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 52.3%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #4 of 23 (2024)
- Bahrain ranks 4 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #13 of 216 (2024)
- Bahrain ranks 13 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 22.8% (2024)
- Bahrain (52.3%) is above the average of 22.8% across the 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Internet use in Bahrain (2024)
- 100% (2024)
- 100% of the population in Bahrain used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.6 million (2024)
- Bahrain had a population of 1.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.3% | −0.7 pp |
| 2020 | 53% | +0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 52.7% | −0.3 pp |
| 2010 | 53% | +11.4 pp |
| 2005 | 41.6% | +5.9 pp |
| 2000 | 35.7% | −0.3 pp |
| 1995 | 36% | +1.6 pp |
| 1990 | 34.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Bahrain were international migrants?
52.3% of the population in Bahrain were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Bahrain come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Bahrain is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Bahrain changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 34.4% in 1990 to 52.3% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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