Bahrain Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Bahrain's foreign reserves was $6.0B in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's foreign reserves stood at $6.0B in 2025, a rise of +$1.0B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.0B by 2025. Bahrain ranked 89th globally.
Bahrain's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations since their inception in 1965, with the earliest recorded value standing at 22,700,000.00. The reserves reached an all-time low in 1966, totaling 21,545,600.00, but have since shown a steady increase. By 2014, Bahrain's foreign reserves peaked at 6,229,406,002.52, ranking it among the top foreign reserve holders globally. However, the country's current position at 89th globally, with a foreign reserve value of 5,964,168,776.25, indicates a decline from its peak. Compared to peer countries, Moldova ranks higher with 6,104,581,248.70 in foreign reserves. The downward trend of Bahrain's foreign reserves may be attributed to various factors, including the country's economic diversification efforts and its reliance on oil exports. A decline in oil prices could further exacerbate this trend, underscoring the need for Bahrain to bolster its foreign reserves through strategic investments and economic reforms.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $7.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6.5B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.0B | +$1.0B | #89 |
| 2024 | $4.9B | −$168.8M | #92 |
| 2023 | $5.1B | +$342.7M | #91 |
| 2022 | $4.8B | −$218.3M | #95 |
| 2021 | $5.0B | +$2.5B | #93 |
| 2020 | $2.5B | −$1.4B | #111 |
| 2019 | $3.9B | +$1.6B | #97 |
| 2018 | $2.3B | −$488.8M | #107 |
| 2017 | $2.8B | +$211.1M | #104 |
| 2016 | $2.6B | −$934.2M | #103 |
| 2015 | $3.5B | −$2.7B | #91 |
| 2014 | $6.2B | +$701.7M | #81 |
| 2013 | $5.5B | +$73.5M | #85 |
| 2012 | $5.5B | +$680.1M | #85 |
| 2011 | $4.8B | −$525.3M | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's foreign reserves was $6.0B in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's foreign reserves peaked at $6.2B in 2014.
The lowest foreign reserves in Bahrain was $21.5M in 1966.
Bahrain ranks 89th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's foreign reserves is projected to reach $6.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Bahrain's foreign reserves was approximately 5.96 billion ($6.0B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Bahrain in 2025 was $6.0B. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_reserves,
title = {Bahrain Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}