Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI per capita, Atlas method
(current USD)
2020
Capital
Manama
Surface area
785 km2
Population 2021
1,504,000
Density 2021
1,916 inhabitants/km2
Political System
Constitutional monarchy
Head of state Since 6 March 1999
Hamad ben Issa Al Khalifa
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– Bahrain Constitution 2002https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahrain_2017.pdf?lang=en
Article 27
The freedom to form associations and unions on national principles, for lawful objectives and by peaceful means is guaranteed under the rules and conditions laid down by law, provided that the fundamentals of the religion and public order are not infringed. No one can be forced to join any association or union or to continue as a member.
Article 28
– Law n° (21) of 1989 promulgating the law on social and cultural associations and clubs and private organizations working in the field of youth, sports and private institutions
https://www.lloc.gov.bh/PDF/L2189.pdf
– Act No. (42) of 2009 amending certain provisions of the Act on Associations, Social and Cultural Clubs and Private Bodies Working in the Field of Youth, Sport and Private Institutions promulgated by Legislative Decree No. (21) of 1989
https://www.lloc.gov.bh/PDF/K4209.pdf
– Decree-law no. (18) of 1973 on public meetings, processions and gatherings
https://www.lloc.gov.bh/HTM/L1873.htm
– Law no. (32) of 2006 amending certain provisions of decree-law no. (18) of 1973 concerning public meetings, marches and gatherings
https://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/PDF/K3206.pdf
– Decree-Law no. (22) of 2013 replacing article (11) of Decree-Law no. (18) of 1973 on public meetings, marches and gatherings
https://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/PDF/L2213.pdf
UN: accession 21/09/1971
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: NO,
Ratification/Accession: Accession 27/09/2007
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 20/09/2006
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 13/02/1992
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO: Member since 1972
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 18/06/2002
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: NO
Currency: Bahraini dinar
Arab League: 1971
ACD (Asian Cooperation Dialogue): 2002
GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf): 1981
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
#
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
2018
Net Enrollment Rate
(% of population)
2015
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2020
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2021
Happiness Index /10
2022
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
#
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC World Rights Index /5
No rights guaranteed
2022
HDI
2021
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