Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.79%−0.11% (-3.8%)
Year 2025Rank #30 GlobalPeak 8.54% (1982)Source World Bank
Bahrain Military Spending (1975–2025)
Overview
Bahrain's military spending stood at 2.79% in 2025, a decline of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 30th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bahrain's military spending?▾
Bahrain's military spending was 2.79% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Bahrain?▾
Bahrain's military spending peaked at 8.54% in 1982.
What was the lowest military spending in Bahrain?▾
The lowest military spending in Bahrain was 1.53% in 1975.
How does Bahrain rank in military spending?▾
Bahrain ranks 30th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Bahrain in 2025?▾
Bahrain's military spending is projected to reach 2.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Bahrain in 2025?▾
The military spending of Bahrain in 2025 was 2.79%. This ranks 30th in the world.
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Bahrain Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/bahrain/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_military-spending,
title = {Bahrain Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}