Bahrain Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Bahrain's listed companies was 39 in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's listed companies stood at 39 in 2025, a decline of +1 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 56th globally.
Bahrain’s stock‑exchange listed companies rose modestly from the all‑time trough of 35.00 in 1996 to a peak of 45.00 in 2008, before settling at 38.50 in 2025, placing the kingdom 56th globally. Over the 30‑year span the figure has increased by 3.50 points, a growth rate of roughly 10 percent, reflecting gradual deepening of the domestic capital market despite regional volatility. The 2025 level exceeds the early‑1990s baseline yet remains below the 2008 high, indicating that the post‑crisis expansion has not fully recaptured its former momentum. By comparison, Azerbaijan registers a similar count of listed firms at 38.10, while Kenya’s market is larger with 58.60, underscoring Bahrain’s mid‑range positioning among peers. Continued diversification of the economy and reforms to improve market liquidity could accelerate the upward trajectory, potentially restoring levels nearer the 2008 peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 37 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 39 | - | - |
| 2025 | 39 | −1 | #56 |
| 2024 | 39 | −1 | #16 |
| 2023 | 40 | −1 | #17 |
| 2022 | 41 | +0 | #17 |
| 2021 | 41 | −1 | #18 |
| 2020 | 42 | −1 | #22 |
| 2019 | 43 | +0 | #18 |
| 2018 | 43 | +1 | #17 |
| 2017 | 42 | −1 | #14 |
| 2016 | 43 | −1 | #13 |
| 2015 | 44 | +0 | #16 |
| 2014 | 44 | +1 | #15 |
| 2013 | 43 | +0 | #16 |
| 2012 | 43 | −1 | #16 |
| 2011 | 44 | +0 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's listed companies was 39 in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's listed companies peaked at 45 in 2008.
The lowest listed companies in Bahrain was 35 in 1995.
Bahrain ranks 56th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's listed companies is projected to reach 39 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Bahrain in 2025 was 39. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_listed-companies,
title = {Bahrain Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}