Bahrain Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Bahrain's market capitalization was 35.50% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 18.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's market capitalization stood at 35.50% in 2025, a decline of +7.82% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.50% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 31st globally.
Bahrain’s market capitalization has contracted sharply over the 28‑year series, falling from an early‑year level of 67.91 in 1996 to a historic low of 35.50 in 2025, which also ranks the kingdom 31st globally. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 124.66 in 2007, a level more than three times the current value, before entering a prolonged decline that accelerated after the global financial crisis and was exacerbated by regional oil price volatility. By contrast, peer economies such as Germany record a market‑cap share of 38.84, while Vietnam posts 35.16, illustrating that Bahrain now trails several mid‑sized markets despite its smaller population and diversified financial sector. The persistent downward trajectory reflects limited equity market depth, modest foreign investor participation, and structural constraints on corporate financing. Unless reforms broaden listing eligibility, enhance corporate governance, and attract sustained foreign capital, the market‑capitalization trend is likely to remain subdued in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 20.23% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 27.86% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.50% | −7.82% | #31 |
| 2024 | 43.32% | −1.29% | #27 |
| 2023 | 44.61% | −20.53% | #30 |
| 2022 | 65.14% | −5.11% | #23 |
| 2021 | 70.24% | +1.58% | #28 |
| 2020 | 68.67% | +2.20% | #24 |
| 2019 | 66.46% | +11.21% | #21 |
| 2018 | 55.25% | −3.09% | #24 |
| 2017 | 58.34% | +1.11% | #30 |
| 2016 | 57.24% | −1.96% | #27 |
| 2015 | 59.19% | −4.27% | #28 |
| 2014 | 63.46% | +8.00% | #25 |
| 2011 | 55.46% | −19.38% | #25 |
| 2010 | 74.83% | +3.94% | #23 |
| 2009 | 70.90% | −6.69% | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's market capitalization was 35.50% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 18.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's market capitalization peaked at 124.66% in 2007.
The lowest market capitalization in Bahrain was 35.50% in 2025.
Bahrain ranks 31st globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's market capitalization is projected to reach 35.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of Bahrain in 2025 was 35.50%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_market-capitalization,
title = {Bahrain Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}