Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) was 43.5% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Bahrain, 1996–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 43.5% for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in 2025.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Bahrain peaked at 124.7% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 43.2%, in 2024.
Bahrain ranks 44th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 67.9% | — |
| 1997 | 108.5% | +59.8% |
| 1998 | 96.3% | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 95.1% | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 73.1% | -23.1% |
| 2001 | 73.5% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 78.0% | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 86.9% | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 103.0% | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 108.7% | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 114.1% | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 124.7% | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 77.6% | -37.8% |
| 2009 | 70.9% | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 74.8% | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 55.5% | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 63.5% | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 59.2% | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 57.2% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 58.3% | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 55.3% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 66.5% | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 68.7% | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 70.2% | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 65.1% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 44.6% | -31.5% |
| 2024 | 43.2% | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 43.5% | +0.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 43.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 54.4%, 80% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 43.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 45.7%, 95% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.9% | 67.9% | 108.5% | 4 |
| 2000s | 91.1% | 70.9% | 124.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.3% | 55.3% | 74.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 55.9% | 43.2% | 70.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Bahrain?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Bahrain was 43.5% in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 124.7% in 2007.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.2% in 2024.
- How does Bahrain rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Bahrain ranks 44th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.