Bahrain
- Capital:
- Manama
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- BHR
1,675,572
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,675,572
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Bahrain's population is projected to be 3,031,114 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,675,572 | 2.21% | 153 |
| 2025 | 1,643,332 | 2.07% | 154 |
| 2020 | 1,483,077 | -0.18% | 154 |
| 2019 | 1,485,670 | -0.8% | 154 |
| 2018 | 1,497,626 | 1.05% | 154 |
| 2017 | 1,481,995 | 3.67% | 154 |
| 2015 | 1,369,650 | 2.46% | 155 |
| 2010 | 1,213,244 | 5.4% | 156 |
| 2005 | 932,604 | 6.85% | 159 |
| 2000 | 669,581 | 2.45% | 163 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,675,572 | 2.21% | 153 |
| 2032 | 1,801,265 | 1.13% | 151 |
| 2037 | 1,894,139 | 1.01% | 151 |
| 2042 | 1,989,493 | 0.99% | 151 |
| 2047 | 2,083,936 | 0.93% | 150 |
| 2052 | 2,176,250 | 0.87% | 150 |
| 2057 | 2,267,968 | 0.83% | 144 |
| 2062 | 2,360,816 | 0.81% | 143 |
| 2067 | 2,455,644 | 0.79% | 143 |
| 2072 | 2,551,254 | 0.77% | 143 |
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Manama has a metropolitan area population of 555,660, comprising 33.16%% of Bahrain's total population.
As of 2026, Bahrain has a total population of 1,675,572, ranking as the 153rd most populous nation in the world.
Bahrain has a net population change of approximately 83 people per day, driven by 54 births, 10 deaths, and net immigration of 39 people.
Bahrain represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.03% of Asia's population.
Bahrain has a population density of 2204.7 people per km² (approximately 5710.2 per mi²), making it the 6th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Bahrain is Bahraini (46%) , followed by Asian (45.5%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Bahrain, comprising 73.7% of the population.