Bahrain Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Bahrain's fertility rate was 1.82 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's fertility rate stood at 1.82 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.82 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 112th globally.
Bahrain's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, exhibiting a substantial decline from an all-time high of 7.26 in 1960 to a current rate of 1.82, ranking 112 globally as of 2025. This trend is consistent with many other countries in the region, such as Seychelles, which ranks just above Bahrain with a fertility rate of 1.84. The sharp decline in Bahrain's fertility rate is likely due to various socio-economic factors, including improved access to family planning services and education, particularly among women. While the country's fertility rate has reached a historic low, it remains to be seen whether this trend will continue or stabilize, potentially influenced by demographic shifts and changes in government policies supporting family planning. A reversal of this trend could be triggered by factors such as economic growth, urbanization, or changes in social norms, which may lead to an increase in the birth rate and alter the country's demographic landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.82 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.82 | −0.00 | #112 |
| 2023 | 1.82 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2022 | 1.84 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2021 | 1.85 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2020 | 1.86 | +0.02 | #99 |
| 2019 | 1.84 | −0.07 | #95 |
| 2018 | 1.91 | −0.07 | #97 |
| 2017 | 1.98 | −0.06 | #97 |
| 2016 | 2.04 | −0.07 | #98 |
| 2015 | 2.11 | −0.04 | #104 |
| 2014 | 2.15 | −0.02 | #105 |
| 2013 | 2.17 | +0.06 | #104 |
| 2012 | 2.11 | +0.09 | #98 |
| 2011 | 2.03 | +0.04 | #90 |
| 2010 | 1.99 | −0.06 | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's fertility rate was 1.82 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's fertility rate peaked at 7.26 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Bahrain was 1.82 in 2025.
Bahrain ranks 112th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Bahrain in 2025 was 1.82. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_fertility-rate,
title = {Bahrain Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}