What is the Population of Bahrain?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Bahrain has a population of approximately 1,594,654 people, making it the 150th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 765 km², the population density is roughly 2,085 people per km².
| Population | 1,594,654 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 150th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 765 km² |
| Population density | 2,085 / km² |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 1,594,654 | 150th |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 149th |
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 151st |
| Cyprus | 1,442,614 | 152nd |
| Timor-Leste | 1,391,221 | 153rd |
Bahrain in context
- Bahrain covers 765 km², making it the 174th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Bahrain has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,594,654 people, Bahrain holds about 0.5% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bahrain is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Bahrain — FAQ
What is the population of Bahrain?
The population of Bahrain is approximately 1,594,654 (1.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Bahrain in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Bahrain at approximately 1,594,654 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Bahrain is the 150th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Bahrain?
Approximately 1,594,654 people live in Bahrain, making it the 150th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Bahrain rank by population?
Bahrain is the 150th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population density of roughly 2,085 people per km², based on a land area of 765 km².
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