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Bahrain Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

2.82% −0.06% (-1.9%)
Year 2020 Rank #3 Global Peak 4.98% (1998) Source World Bank

Bahrain Tax Revenue (1990–2020)

Overview

Bahrain's tax revenue stood at 2.82% in 2020, a decline of +0.06% from 2019. Bahrain ranked 3rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2020 2.82% −0.06% #3
2019 2.88% +1.79% #4
2018 1.09% +0.16% #3
2017 0.94% +0.13% #3
2016 0.81% −0.18% #2
2015 0.99% +0.20% #2
2014 0.79% −0.24% #2
2013 1.03% −0.11% #2
2012 1.14% +0.07% #2
2011 1.07% −0.06% #2
2010 1.13% −0.23% #1
2009 1.36% +0.13% #1
2008 1.24% +0.09% #1
2007 1.15% −0.02% #1
2006 1.17% +0.00% #1
Show all years (1990-2020)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +97.9% GDP growth 4.4% C/A balance 6.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahrain's tax revenue?

Bahrain's tax revenue was 2.82% in 2020. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Bahrain?

Bahrain's tax revenue peaked at 4.98% in 1998.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Bahrain?

The lowest tax revenue in Bahrain was 0.79% in 2014.

How does Bahrain rank in tax revenue?

Bahrain ranks 3rd globally in tax revenue as of 2020.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the tax revenue of Bahrain in 2020?

The tax revenue of Bahrain in 2020 was 2.82%. This ranks 3rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bahrain_tax-revenue, title = {Bahrain Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }