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Bahrain Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

168.84% +11.02% (+7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #18 Global Peak 220.87% (1981) Source World Bank

Bahrain Trade Openness (1980–2025)

Overview

Bahrain's trade openness stood at 168.84% in 2025, a rise of +11.02% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 168.84% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 18th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 178.52% - -
2026* trend 173.68% - -
2025* trend 168.84% - -
2025 168.84% +11.02% #18
2024 157.82% +0.37% #146
2023 157.45% −9.69% #154
2022 167.14% +13.34% #160
2021 153.80% +18.34% #160
2020 135.46% +0.04% #162
2019 135.42% −8.66% #153
2018 144.08% +7.65% #161
2017 136.43% +3.61% #157
2016 132.82% −15.09% #156
2015 147.92% −20.66% #165
2014 168.58% −16.01% #171
2013 184.59% +5.77% #172
2012 178.82% +11.29% #170
2011 167.53% +51.97% #168
Show all years (1980-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahrain's trade openness?

Bahrain's trade openness was 168.84% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Bahrain?

Bahrain's trade openness peaked at 220.87% in 1981.

What was the lowest trade openness in Bahrain?

The lowest trade openness in Bahrain was 113.00% in 1998.

How does Bahrain rank in trade openness?

Bahrain ranks 18th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Bahrain in 2025?

Bahrain's trade openness is projected to reach 168.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Bahrain in 2025?

The trade openness of Bahrain in 2025 was 168.84%. This ranks 18th in the world.

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Bahrain Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/bahrain/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_bahrain_trade-openness, title = {Bahrain Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }