Bahrain Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Bahrain's government spending stood at 26.11% in 2020, a rise of +4.35% from 2019. Bahrain ranked 55th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26.11% | +4.35% | #55 |
| 2019 | 21.75% | −0.72% | #51 |
| 2018 | 22.47% | −0.05% | #58 |
| 2017 | 22.52% | −1.98% | #60 |
| 2016 | 24.50% | −0.83% | #65 |
| 2015 | 25.33% | +1.82% | #73 |
| 2014 | 23.51% | +1.04% | #59 |
| 2013 | 22.47% | +1.57% | #51 |
| 2012 | 20.90% | −0.75% | #48 |
| 2011 | 21.65% | +2.97% | #49 |
| 2010 | 18.67% | −1.09% | #39 |
| 2009 | 19.76% | +3.54% | #39 |
| 2008 | 16.22% | +0.21% | #24 |
| 2007 | 16.01% | −0.28% | #22 |
| 2006 | 16.29% | −1.02% | #25 |
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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's government spending was 26.11% in 2020. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 20.0% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's government spending peaked at 26.11% in 2020.
The lowest government spending in Bahrain was 16.01% in 2007.
Bahrain ranks 55th globally in government spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Bahrain in 2020 was 26.11%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_government-spending,
title = {Bahrain Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}