geography
Bahrain is an archipelago of more than 30 islands, and its name means "two seas" in Arabic, referring to its surrounding saltwater and underground freshwater springs.
Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain
Population, GDP, and key facts about Bahrain — updated for 2026.
Capital · MANAMAContinent · ASIAISO · BHR
Bahrain quick facts
- Population
- 1,588,670
- Area
- 800 km²
- Population density
- 1,971 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 47.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 29.7K
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (.د.ب, BHD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 797.9/month · .د.ب 300/month (2024)
- Language
- Arabic
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Fossil fuels · 100%Renewables · 0%
- Natural gas100%
- Solar0%
Share of Bahrain's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What is Bahrain's population?
Bahrain has a population of 1,588,670.
What is Bahrain's GDP per capita?
Bahrain's GDP per capita is US$ 29.7K.
What is the currency of Bahrain?
The currency of Bahrain is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
What is the minimum wage in Bahrain?
Bahrain's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 797.9 per month (as of 2024) — .د.ب 300 per month in local currency.
Is Bahrain bigger than Cyprus?
Cyprus is about 12× the size of Bahrain by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.