MigrantoImmigrants in Bahrain
804.5K foreigners live in Bahrain — 51% of the country's population
Immigrants in Bahrain by country
The 3 largest groups make up 65% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 327698 |
| Bangladesh | 103283 |
| Pakistan | 93973 |
| Egypt | 84943 |
| Philippines | 53307 |
| Indonesia | 30062 |
| Yemen | 19392 |
| Jordan | 15949 |
| Sudan | 12550 |
| Sri Lanka | 11369 |
| UAE | 7139 |
| Kuwait | 6371 |
| Palestine | 5501 |
| Syria | 4984 |
| Lebanon | 3961 |
| Turkey | 3597 |
| United Kingdom | 2748 |
| Nepal | 2641 |
| Eritrea | 1824 |
| France | 1715 |
| South Sudan | 1500 |
| Nigeria | 1485 |
| USA | 1473 |
| Thailand | 1209 |
| Ethiopia | 1040 |
| Somalia | 916 |
| Morocco | 843 |
| Afghanistan | 772 |
| Saudi Arabia | 619 |
| Tunisia | 555 |
| Chad | 504 |
| Netherlands | 296 |
| Qatar | 252 |
By region of origin
78% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Bahrain in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
59% of the population growth of Bahrain since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 2 residents of Bahrain was born abroad
804.5K of 1.6M residents were born abroad — 50.6% of the population.
Indians are the largest group by a wide margin
41% of all immigrants were born in India, while the next group accounts for just 13%.
Immigrant population in Bahrain over time
Foreigners living in Bahrain, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 174408 |
| 1995 | 209054 |
| 2000 | 232258 |
| 2005 | 376169 |
| 2010 | 615689 |
| 2015 | 690868 |
| 2020 | 752558 |
| 2024 | 804471 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Bahrain, by year
| Year | Indians | Bangladeshis | Pakistanis | Egyptians | Filipinos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61818 | 20886 | 21404 | 22384 | 8106 |
| 1995 | 77438 | 25567 | 26242 | 24527 | 10594 |
| 2000 | 88742 | 28836 | 29629 | 25371 | 12485 |
| 2005 | 150694 | 47871 | 45023 | 40085 | 23669 |
| 2010 | 250789 | 79044 | 71918 | 65008 | 40796 |
| 2015 | 281418 | 88697 | 80701 | 72947 | 45779 |
| 2020 | 306551 | 96618 | 87909 | 79462 | 49867 |
| 2024 | 327698 | 103283 | 93973 | 84943 | 53307 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Bahrain
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Bahrain
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Bahrain?
Around 804.5K immigrants live in Bahrain — the world's #68 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Bahrain are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 51% of the population of Bahrain — that's 804.5K out of a total population of 1.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Bahrain come from?
Most immigrants in Bahrain come from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan — these three countries account for about 65% of all immigrants.
How many Indians live in Bahrain?
Around 327.7K Indians live in Bahrain — about 41% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Bahrain growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Bahrain has grown from 690.9K to 804.5K, about 16%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Bahrain come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Bahrain. Their children born in Bahrain are not included.
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