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Bahrain Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

142.49% +9.11% (+6.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #5 Global Peak 142.49% (2025) Source IMF WEO

Bahrain Government Debt to GDP (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +97.9% GDP growth 4.4% C/A balance 6.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Bahrain's government debt to gdp?

Bahrain's government debt to gdp was 142.49% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Bahrain?

Bahrain's government debt to gdp peaked at 142.49% in 2025.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Bahrain?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Bahrain was 5.62% in 1994.

How does Bahrain rank in government debt to gdp?

Bahrain ranks 5th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Bahrain in 2025?

Bahrain's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 142.49% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Bahrain in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Bahrain in 2025 was 142.49%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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@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} }