Bahrain

Although the tax burden is very low, economic freedom has fallen in Bahrain and the public debt ratio is the highest regionally. Economic recovery is under way and inflationary pressures are less than elsewhere globally, but considerable reliance on…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Bahrain over 2021-2040, with single person becoming the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023, the fastest household expenditure growth is set…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regard to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…

This report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Bahrain. In 2021, the country’s economy expanded in real terms, driven by increasing domestic consumption,…

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…