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Bahrain Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

17.98% −0.46% (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #145 Global Peak 29.48% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Bahrain Government Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

Bahrain's government revenue stood at 17.98% in 2025, a decline of +0.46% from 2024. The IMF projects 17.98% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 145th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 18.51% - -
2029* IMF 18.78% - -
2028* IMF 19.03% - -
2027* IMF 19.09% - -
2026* IMF 18.74% - -
2025* IMF 17.98% - -
2025 17.98% −0.46% #145
2024 18.45% −1.00% #146
2023 19.44% −2.94% #140
2022 22.38% +2.32% #120
2021 20.06% +2.78% #137
2020 17.28% −5.38% #155
2019 22.67% +1.87% #125
2018 20.79% +3.49% #134
2017 17.31% +0.61% #154
2016 16.70% −0.69% #153
2015 17.39% −6.58% #156
2014 23.97% +0.56% #112
2013 23.41% −1.94% #120
2012 25.35% +0.08% #103
2011 25.27% +3.48% #103
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahrain's government revenue?

Bahrain's government revenue was 17.98% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Bahrain?

Bahrain's government revenue peaked at 29.48% in 2000.

What was the lowest government revenue in Bahrain?

The lowest government revenue in Bahrain was 16.70% in 2016.

How does Bahrain rank in government revenue?

Bahrain ranks 145th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

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

What is the projected government revenue of Bahrain in 2025?

Bahrain's government revenue is projected to reach 17.98% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Bahrain in 2025?

The government revenue of Bahrain in 2025 was 17.98%. This ranks 145th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bahrain_government-revenue, title = {Bahrain Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }