Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain
Bahrain: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 2.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain is 2.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain peaked at 9.99 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.52 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Bahrain ranks 51st of 188 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.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +72.0% |
| 2002 | 8.98 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2003 | 9.58 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 9.99 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 9.67 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 9.08 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 2011 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2012 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -245.3% |
| 2013 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +72.8% |
| 2014 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 2016 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2018 | 0.5218 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2019 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -492.0% |
| 2020 | -3.52 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 2021 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 2022 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +155.9% |
| 2023 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2024 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2025 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.05 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.37 % change on previous year | 3.34 % change on previous year | 9.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 5.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.87 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 4.67 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 48 Yemen 2.43 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Pakistan 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Tajikistan 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Saudi Arabia 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Namibia 2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Timor-Leste 2.37 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Bahrain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5388 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.7788 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5428 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,169 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 158.19 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,342 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,748 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,090 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Bahrain was 2.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 9.99 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Bahrain rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Bahrain ranks 51st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.