Bahrain PPP Conversion Factor
PPP conversion factor, GDP PA.NUS.PPP
Bahrain's ppp conversion factor was 0.17 in 2025, ranked 198th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's ppp conversion factor stood at 0.17 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.17 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 198th globally.
Bahrain’s purchasing power parity (PPP) conversion factor has risen steadily since the earliest observation in 1990 (0.13), reaching an all‑time trough of 0.10 in 1998 before climbing to a peak of 0.19 in 2018. The latest 2025 figure of 0.17 places Bahrain at rank 198 globally, marginally below the conversion factors of regional peers Oman (0.20) and Kuwait (0.20) and well under Jordan (0.30) and Timor‑Leste (0.33). Over the 36‑year coverage period the upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in the relative cost of living and price level adjustments in the Gulf economy, tempered by periodic external shocks that produced the 1998 low. The modest gap between the 2025 level and the 2018 peak suggests limited headroom for further gains without structural reforms that enhance productivity and diversify the economic base, which could sustain a more pronounced upward trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | PPP Conversion Factor | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.16 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.17 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.17 | +0.00 | #198 |
| 2024 | 0.17 | −0.01 | #1 |
| 2023 | 0.17 | −0.01 | #1 |
| 2022 | 0.19 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2021 | 0.19 | +0.01 | #2 |
| 2020 | 0.17 | −0.01 | #2 |
| 2019 | 0.18 | −0.01 | #2 |
| 2018 | 0.19 | +0.00 | #3 |
| 2017 | 0.19 | −0.00 | #2 |
| 2016 | 0.19 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2015 | 0.19 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2014 | 0.18 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2013 | 0.18 | +0.00 | #2 |
| 2012 | 0.18 | −0.00 | #2 |
| 2011 | 0.18 | +0.01 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw ppp conversion factor improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's ppp conversion factor was 0.17 in 2025. Ranked 198th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's ppp conversion factor peaked at 0.19 in 2018.
The lowest ppp conversion factor in Bahrain was 0.10 in 1998.
Bahrain ranks 198th globally in ppp conversion factor as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.PPP. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's ppp conversion factor is projected to reach 0.17 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The ppp conversion factor of Bahrain in 2025 was 0.17. This ranks 198th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_ppp-conversion-factor,
title = {Bahrain PPP Conversion Factor},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/ppp-conversion-factor/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}