Population of Bahrain 2026
1٬650٬590
Population now (estimate)
785
Area (km²)
2٬102
Density (per km²)
1.5%
Annual growth rate
1٬650٬590
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Bahrain in 2026 is about 1,650,590 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.5%.
Bahrain covers about 785 km², with Manama as its capital, giving a population density of around 2,103 people per km².
Population trend of Bahrain
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Bahrain
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Bahrain is classified among the less populous countries. Its population grows at a moderate pace. It is also a highly dense area, with population concentrated in a limited space.
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