Bahrain Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Bahrain's dependency ratio was 28.77 in 2025, ranked 213th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's dependency ratio stood at 28.77 in 2025, a decline of +0.38 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.77 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 213th globally.
Bahrain's dependency ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the all-time peak occurring in 1968 at 95.22. This high ratio was largely driven by a large youth population, which was a characteristic of many Gulf Cooperation Council countries during this period. Conversely, the country's all-time trough in 2012, at 28.49, highlights the substantial decline in the dependency ratio due to a relatively low youth population and increasing life expectancy. Bahrain's latest dependency ratio, at 28.77, ranks #213 globally, closely mirroring British Virgin Islands' ratio of 31.18. The country's low dependency ratio suggests a relatively high proportion of working-age individuals, which could contribute to its economic growth. However, a significant increase in the proportion of elderly individuals in the population could alter the trajectory of this trend, potentially leading to increased pressure on Bahrain's pension and healthcare systems.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 28.32 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28.54 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.77 | −0.38 | #213 |
| 2024 | 29.15 | −0.10 | #4 |
| 2023 | 29.25 | +0.09 | #4 |
| 2022 | 29.16 | −0.30 | #4 |
| 2021 | 29.46 | −0.70 | #3 |
| 2020 | 30.16 | +0.12 | #3 |
| 2019 | 30.05 | +0.82 | #3 |
| 2018 | 29.23 | +0.37 | #3 |
| 2017 | 28.85 | −0.39 | #4 |
| 2016 | 29.24 | −0.79 | #5 |
| 2015 | 30.03 | +0.24 | #5 |
| 2014 | 29.80 | +1.24 | #5 |
| 2013 | 28.56 | +0.07 | #5 |
| 2012 | 28.49 | −0.73 | #5 |
| 2011 | 29.22 | +0.13 | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's dependency ratio was 28.77 in 2025. Ranked 213th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's dependency ratio peaked at 95.22 in 1968.
The lowest dependency ratio in Bahrain was 28.49 in 2012.
Bahrain ranks 213th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's dependency ratio is projected to reach 28.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Bahrain in 2025 was 28.77. This ranks 213th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_dependency-ratio,
title = {Bahrain Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}