MigrantoBahraini Diaspora
57.2K Bahrainis live abroad — the #162 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 89% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 40631 |
| Palestine | 7891 |
| Australia | 2395 |
| UAE | 1870 |
| Kuwait | 1503 |
| Libya | 1091 |
| Qatar | 816 |
| Sri Lanka | 406 |
| Denmark | 128 |
| Cyprus | 110 |
| Namibia | 52 |
| Egypt | 45 |
| Hungary | 44 |
| Bulgaria | 39 |
| Norway | 38 |
| Finland | 24 |
| Dominican Republic | 23 |
| Greece | 22 |
| Slovakia | 15 |
| Luxembourg | 10 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Guinea | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Asia is the leading destination region at 72%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Bahrain.
Bangladesh is the primary destination for emigrants
Bangladesh attracts 71% of all emigrants from Bahrain, while the second-largest destination receives just 14%.
The share of emigrants going to Asia has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Asia has shifted from 0.8% to 71.8% since 1990.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 26% from 45.4K to 57.2K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11251 |
| 1995 | 21614 |
| 2000 | 32137 |
| 2005 | 36803 |
| 2010 | 42283 |
| 2015 | 45263 |
| 2020 | 45356 |
| 2024 | 57160 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Bangladesh | Palestine | Australia | UAE | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 89 | 8351 | 483 | 230 | 186 |
| 1995 | 10375 | 8161 | 623 | 490 | 234 |
| 2000 | 20661 | 7971 | 772 | 771 | 360 |
| 2005 | 24592 | 7951 | 1077 | 815 | 546 |
| 2010 | 28471 | 7931 | 1353 | 1250 | 848 |
| 2015 | 30160 | 7911 | 1734 | 1573 | 1181 |
| 2020 | 29574 | 7900 | 2135 | 1647 | 1371 |
| 2024 | 40631 | 7891 | 2395 | 1870 | 1503 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Bahrain as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Bahrain
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bahrainis move to?
Most Bahrainis have moved to Bangladesh, Palestine and Australia — these three countries account for about 89% of all Bahrainis living abroad.
How many Bahrainis live abroad?
Around 57.2K Bahrainis live abroad, making it the #162-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Bahrain lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of Bahrain lives abroad — that's 57.2K out of a total population of 1.6M.
How has emigration from Bahrain changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Bahrain has grown from 45.3K to 57.2K people, a growth of about 26%.
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