The total population in Bahrain was estimated at 1.6 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Bahrain Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Bahrain population

• The Bahrain population reached 1.6 million people in Jun 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 1.6 million people in Jun 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.6 million people in Jun 2024 and a record low of 0.1 million people in Jun 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. Central Informatics Organization provides Mid-year Population. Population prior to 1981 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year

Population, female (% of total population) in Bahrain was reported at 37.92 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Bahrain Population: Age 75 and Above data was reported at 16,352.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,413.000 Person for 2023. Bahrain Population: Age 75 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 6,375.000 Person from Jun 1981 (Median) to 2024, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,352.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 2,389.000 Person in 1981. Bahrain Population: Age 75 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G001: Population: by Age.

Population, total in Bahrain was reported at 1577059 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Total current population for Bahrain in 2025 is 1,511,676, a 0.87% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Bahrain in 2024 was <strong>1,498,712</strong>, a <strong>4.97% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Bahrain in 2023 was <strong>1,577,059</strong>, a <strong>3.43% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Bahrain in 2022 was <strong>1,524,693</strong>, a <strong>1.35% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

The total population of Bahrain was estimated at about 1.62 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 1.26 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 260 thousand people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Bahrain Population: Northern data was reported at 423,977.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 419,644.000 Person for 2023. Bahrain Population: Northern data is updated yearly, averaging 299,095.000 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2024, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 423,977.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 169,209.000 Person in 2001. Bahrain Population: Northern data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G002: Population: by Region.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Bahrain was reported at 1930 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Bahrain Population: Male: Southern data was reported at 207,776.000 Person in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 211,168.000 Person for 2023. Bahrain Population: Male: Southern data is updated yearly, averaging 154,670.000 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2024, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 211,168.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 29,589.000 Person in 2001. Bahrain Population: Male: Southern data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G002: Population: by Region.

Population growth (annual %) in Bahrain was reported at 3.3769 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 15-64, male in Bahrain was reported at 796113 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population ages 15-64, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Population: Female: Bahraini: Age 65 to 69 data was reported at 11,470.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,553.000 Person for 2023. Population: Female: Bahraini: Age 65 to 69 data is updated yearly, averaging 3,355.000 Person from Jun 1981 (Median) to 2024, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,470.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 1,597.000 Person in 1981. Population: Female: Bahraini: Age 65 to 69 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G001: Population: by Age.

Population: Male: Bahraini: Northern data was reported at 155,048.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 151,712.000 Person for 2023. Population: Male: Bahraini: Northern data is updated yearly, averaging 107,753.500 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2024, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 155,048.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 70,714.000 Person in 2001. Population: Male: Bahraini: Northern data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G002: Population: by Region.

Population, female in Bahrain was reported at 598073 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Manama, Bahrain metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Bahrain Population: Female: Capital data was reported at 177,498.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 175,597.000 Person for 2023. Bahrain Population: Female: Capital data is updated yearly, averaging 152,449.500 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2024, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 184,788.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 61,100.000 Person in 2001. Bahrain Population: Female: Capital data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Informatics Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahrain – Table BH.G002: Population: by Region.

There were 1 131 600 Instagram users in Bahrain in June 2024, which accounted for 59.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 58.9%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (408 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 247 800.

There were 583 000 Linkedin users in Bahrain in April 2024, which accounted for 30.6% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (300 000).

Population, male (% of total population) in Bahrain was reported at 62.08 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bahrain - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.