Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 979.76 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahrain, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahrain stood at 979.76. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahrain peaked at 979.76 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 228.15, in 1990.
Bahrain ranks 146th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 228.15 | — |
| 1991 | 234.34 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 241.75 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 248.6 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 255.83 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 263.35 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 271.26 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 279.73 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 288.77 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 298.27 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 308.12 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 325.92 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 355.24 | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 389.24 | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 424.98 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 467.21 | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 512.38 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 560.61 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 611.58 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 664.63 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 693.03 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 684 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 697.67 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 721.78 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 744.39 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 776.92 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 822.28 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 860.6 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 865.16 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 847.71 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 822.42 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 835.6 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 872.16 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 898.99 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 921.81 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 944.19 | +2.4% |
| 2026 | 963.65 | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 979.76 | +1.7% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 979.76 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 31% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 979.76 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,698, 21% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 261.01 | 228.15 | 298.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 461.99 | 308.12 | 664.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 771.35 | 684 | 865.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 904.82 | 822.42 | 979.76 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahrain?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Bahrain was 979.76 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 979.76 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.15 in 1990.
- How does Bahrain rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Bahrain ranks 146th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.