Engaged Society Score in Bahrain
Bahrain: Engaged Society Score was -1.09 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.09
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
159th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.356
in 1970
All-time low
-2.52
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Engaged Society Score in Bahrain, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Bahrain is -1.09, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Bahrain peaked at 0.356 in 1970 and was at its lowest, -2.52, in 1900.
Bahrain ranks 159th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Engaged Society Score in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -2.52 | — |
| 1901 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -2.52 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.49 | -41.1% |
| 1925 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.49 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -0.802 | -46.1% |
| 1931 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -0.802 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -0.3 | -62.6% |
| 1953 | -0.3 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.3 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -0.3 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.3 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.3 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.799 | +166.3% |
| 1959 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.799 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.356 | -144.6% |
| 1971 | 0.356 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.356 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.356 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.356 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.52 | -528.4% |
| 1976 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.52 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.121 | -107.9% |
| 2002 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.121 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.048 | -60.3% |
| 2011 | -0.832 | -1833.3% |
| 2012 | -0.832 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.832 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -1.19 | +43.4% |
| 2015 | -1.18 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | -1.18 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.18 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | -1.44 | +22.3% |
| 2019 | -1.44 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | -1.09 | -23.8% |
| 2021 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -1.09 | -0.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's -1.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.67. (55 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's -1.09 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.209. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.52 | -2.52 | -2.52 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.9 | -2.52 | -1.49 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.802 | -0.802 | -0.802 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.802 | -0.802 | -0.802 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.5002 | -0.802 | -0.3 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.799 | -0.799 | -0.799 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.5845 | -1.52 | 0.356 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.52 | -1.52 | -1.52 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.52 | -1.52 | -1.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0436 | -1.52 | 0.121 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1 | -1.44 | 0.048 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.09 | -1.09 | -1.09 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More reference data data for Bahrain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0034 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0013 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0528 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Bahrain?
- Engaged society score in Bahrain was -1.09 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 0.356 in 1970.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.52 in 1900.
- How does Bahrain rank for engaged society score?
- Bahrain ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.