Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) was 31.36 per 100,000 adults in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Automated teller machines (ATMs) in Bahrain, 2004–2024
Source: Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in per 100,000 adults.
Analysis
In 2024, automated teller machines (atms) in Bahrain stood at 31.36 per 100,000 adults.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, automated teller machines (atms) in Bahrain peaked at 32.91 per 100,000 adults in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.91 per 100,000 adults, in 2006.
Bahrain ranks 115th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.04 per 100,000 adults | — |
| 2005 | 3.98 per 100,000 adults | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 3.91 per 100,000 adults | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 4.56 per 100,000 adults | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 5.52 per 100,000 adults | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 7.16 per 100,000 adults | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 7.36 per 100,000 adults | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 8.62 per 100,000 adults | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 8.57 per 100,000 adults | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 25.16 per 100,000 adults | +193.6% |
| 2014 | 26.16 per 100,000 adults | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 25.8 per 100,000 adults | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 29.27 per 100,000 adults | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 28.15 per 100,000 adults | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 29.22 per 100,000 adults | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 32.22 per 100,000 adults | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 32.22 per 100,000 adults | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 29.9 per 100,000 adults | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 32.91 per 100,000 adults | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 30.92 per 100,000 adults | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 31.36 per 100,000 adults | +1.4% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 31.36 per 100,000 adults is below the median for high income countries, which is 64.31 per 100,000 adults, 49% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 31.36 per 100,000 adults is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31.36 per 100,000 adults, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +193.6% | 8.57 per 100,000 adults | 25.16 per 100,000 adults |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.86 per 100,000 adults | 3.91 per 100,000 adults | 7.16 per 100,000 adults | 6 |
| 2010s | 22.05 per 100,000 adults | 7.36 per 100,000 adults | 32.22 per 100,000 adults | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.46 per 100,000 adults | 29.9 per 100,000 adults | 32.91 per 100,000 adults | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Bahrain
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 116.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0028 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 85.11 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 116.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is automated teller machines (atms) in Bahrain?
- Automated teller machines (atms) in Bahrain was 31.36 per 100,000 adults in 2024, according to Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 32.91 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- What is the lowest automated teller machines (atms) recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.91 per 100,000 adults in 2006.
- How does Bahrain rank for automated teller machines (atms)?
- Bahrain ranks 115th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is automated teller machines (atms) rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Financial Access Survey, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Automated teller machines (ATMs) are electromechanical devices which enable customers of financial institutions to perform financial transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, deposits, transfer of funds, and obtaining account information, using an electronic card.