Bahrain Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Bahrain's trade openness was 168.84% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's trade openness peaked at 220.87% in 1981.
The lowest trade openness in Bahrain was 113.00% in 1998.
Bahrain ranks 18th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's trade openness is projected to reach 168.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Bahrain in 2025 was 168.84%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_trade-openness,
title = {Bahrain Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}