Bahrain Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Bahrain's government revenue was 17.98% in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Bahrain’s government revenue has fallen markedly since the turn of the millennium, declining from an all‑time peak of 29.48 % of GDP in 2000 to a trough of 16.70 % in 2016, before modestly recovering to 17.98 % in 2025, which places the kingdom at rank 145 globally. Over the 36‑year series, the downward trajectory reflects the combined impact of volatile oil prices, fiscal consolidation measures and the gradual diversification of the economy away from hydrocarbon dependence. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peers such as Papua New Guinea (17.93 %) and Hong Kong SAR, China (18.47 %), underscoring a convergence among small, open economies that rely heavily on external demand and commodity cycles. While the recent uptick suggests some resilience, sustaining higher revenue ratios will likely depend on successful implementation of non‑oil growth strategies, improvements in tax administration and the stabilization of global energy markets, which could alter the current trajectory.
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 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's government revenue was 17.98% in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's government revenue peaked at 29.48% in 2000.
The lowest government revenue in Bahrain was 16.70% in 2016.
Bahrain ranks 145th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bahrain's government revenue is projected to reach 17.98% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Bahrain in 2025 was 17.98%. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_government-revenue,
title = {Bahrain Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}