Bahrain Cities by Population 2026

Bahrain Overview

The largest city in Bahrain is Manama, with a population of 555,660 people.

With a population of about 1.675 million, Bahrain is the world’s 152nd-most populous country. Bahrain’s capital and largest city is Manama, which is home to about 555.7K people. Manama is an important regional port city in the Persian Gulf and a hub for migrant workers. Manama’s twin city, Muharraq, is the previous capital and third-largest city, with a population of about 308.1K.

The ten largest cities in Bahrain comprise about 40% of its population. About 89% of Bahrain’s population lives in urban areas and cities. As the country continues to grow, currently at a rate of about 3.68% per year, the urban population is expected to increase slowly.