Bahrain Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bahrain's government spending was 26.11% in 2020, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 20.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2020.
Overview
Bahrain's government spending stood at 26.11% in 2020, a rise of +4.35% from 2019. Bahrain ranked 55th globally.
Bahrain's government spending has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past three decades, with a notable increase in recent years. As of 2020, the country's government spending stood at 26.11% of its GDP, ranking 55th globally. This represents a peak in government spending, surpassing the all-time low of 16.01% recorded in 2007. In comparison, Eswatini's government spending also reached a similar level, with a value of 26.07% in 2020. The steady rise in government spending since 2007 may be attributed to various factors, including Bahrain's efforts to mitigate the economic impact of the global financial crisis. However, the trajectory of government spending is likely to be influenced by the ongoing economic diversification efforts and the anticipated growth in non-oil sectors, which may lead to a decline in government spending as a percentage of GDP in the coming years.
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}
}