Bahrain Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Bahrain's trade openness was 168.84% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Bahrain's trade openness has undergone significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The country's all-time peak of 220.87 in 1981 reflects the strategic location of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, facilitating trade with neighboring countries and major trading partners. Conversely, the all-time trough of 113.00 in 1998 indicates a decline in trade openness, likely due to regional economic instability and competition from other regional trade hubs. Bahrain's trade openness has since rebounded, with the latest value of 168.84 in 2025 placing it among the top 20 globally, closely ranking with Belgium at 167.79. This relatively stable position is comparable to that of the Maldives, which ranks 15th with a trade openness of 172.30. Looking ahead, a significant shift in Bahrain's trade policies or a major regional economic development could alter the trajectory of its trade openness, potentially propelling the country to an even higher ranking in the global trade openness index.
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}
}