Foreign aid received in Bahrain
Bahrain: Foreign aid received was 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
75.66 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 59.1%
World rank
129th
of 178 countries
All-time high
692.14 million constant 2024 US$
in 1983
All-time low
-5.42 million constant 2024 US$
in 1989
Years of data
45
1960–2004
Foreign aid received in Bahrain, 1960–2004
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received in Bahrain is 75.66 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 59.1% on the previous year and down 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in Bahrain peaked at 692.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 1983 and was at its lowest, -5.42 million constant 2024 US$, in 1989.
That places Bahrain 129th out of 178 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.14 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 11.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +878.4% |
| 1962 | 15.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.3% |
| 1963 | 7.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -53.2% |
| 1964 | 6.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1965 | 9.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.0% |
| 1966 | 76.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +746.7% |
| 1967 | 484,610 constant 2024 US$ | -99.4% |
| 1968 | 2.21 million constant 2024 US$ | +356.8% |
| 1969 | 1.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.4% |
| 1970 | 7.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +440.7% |
| 1971 | 31.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +332.9% |
| 1972 | 17.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -43.4% |
| 1973 | 74.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +317.7% |
| 1974 | 177.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +138.9% |
| 1975 | 107.72 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.3% |
| 1976 | 653.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +507.0% |
| 1977 | 177.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -72.8% |
| 1978 | 271.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.3% |
| 1979 | 381.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.7% |
| 1980 | 534.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.2% |
| 1981 | 524.48 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 424.89 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.0% |
| 1983 | 692.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +62.9% |
| 1984 | 582.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.9% |
| 1985 | 203.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -65.0% |
| 1986 | 224.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 16.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -92.6% |
| 1988 | -5.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -131.2% |
| 1989 | -5.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 224.55 million constant 2024 US$ | -4245.8% |
| 1991 | 148.55 million constant 2024 US$ | -33.8% |
| 1992 | 119.29 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.7% |
| 1993 | 170.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +43.3% |
| 1994 | 138.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 1995 | 128.85 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 183.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.4% |
| 1997 | 221.20 million constant 2024 US$ | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 299.30 million constant 2024 US$ | +35.3% |
| 1999 | 90.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -69.7% |
| 2000 | 91.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 115.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 96.87 million constant 2024 US$ | -15.8% |
| 2003 | 185.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +91.1% |
| 2004 | 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -59.1% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 5.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 662.25 million constant 2024 US$, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +4245.8% | -5.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 224.55 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1961 | +878.4% | 1.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.15 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1966 | +746.7% | 9.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 76.78 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1976 | +507.0% | 107.72 million constant 2024 US$ | 653.84 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1970 | +440.7% | 1.34 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.26 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 484,610 constant 2024 US$ | 76.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 190.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 7.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 653.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 319.36 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 692.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 172.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 90.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 299.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 185.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 126 Botswana 80.63 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 127 Turkmenistan 79.88 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 128 Saint Lucia 76.41 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 130 Mauritius 68.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 131 Montserrat 57.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 132 Saint Helena 53.68 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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 foreign aid received in Bahrain?
- Foreign aid received in Bahrain was 75.66 million constant 2024 US$ in 2004, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 692.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 1983.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.42 million constant 2024 US$ in 1989.
- How does Bahrain rank for foreign aid received?
- Bahrain ranks 129th out of 178 countries with data for 2004.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.