Bahrain Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Bahrain's government debt to gdp stood at 142.49% in 2025, a rise of +9.11% from 2024. The IMF projects 142.49% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 5th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 157.32% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 155.01% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 152.67% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 149.82% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 146.36% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 142.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 142.49% | +9.11% | #5 |
| 2024 | 133.38% | +10.36% | #182 |
| 2023 | 123.02% | +11.37% | #180 |
| 2022 | 111.65% | −10.65% | #175 |
| 2021 | 122.30% | −3.40% | #177 |
| 2020 | 125.70% | +28.57% | #175 |
| 2019 | 97.13% | +6.75% | #169 |
| 2018 | 90.38% | +6.36% | #170 |
| 2017 | 84.03% | +6.66% | #161 |
| 2016 | 77.37% | +14.19% | #152 |
| 2015 | 63.18% | +20.55% | #138 |
| 2014 | 42.63% | +0.36% | #100 |
| 2013 | 42.27% | +7.44% | #107 |
| 2012 | 34.83% | +3.28% | #89 |
| 2011 | 31.55% | +2.77% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's government debt to gdp was 142.49% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's government debt to gdp peaked at 142.49% in 2025.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Bahrain was 5.62% in 1994.
Bahrain ranks 5th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bahrain's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 142.49% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Bahrain in 2025 was 142.49%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Bahrain Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}