Bahrain’s GDP Grows 4% in Q3 2025 on Strong Economic Performance
Ashwini Gambo
Manama: Bahrain’s real gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a solid 4.0% year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance across both non-oil and oil sectors, according to data released by the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA).
The iGA figures showed that GDP growth at current prices reached 4.5%, reflecting sustained economic momentum. Non-oil activities, which accounted for 85.0% of real GDP, expanded by 3.1%, underscoring the Kingdom’s continued progress in economic diversification.
Several non-oil sectors delivered notable gains during the quarter. Real estate activities grew by 5.4%, while financial and insurance activities rose by 5.0%, highlighting the resilience of Bahrain’s services-based economy. Transportation and storage, alongside construction, each recorded 4.4% growth, and manufacturing expanded by 3.9%, contributing to overall economic strength.
The oil sector also played a key role in boosting growth, with oil activities increasing by 9.3% at constant prices, providing additional support to national output during the period.
In parallel, Bahrain’s investment landscape continued to strengthen, as total foreign direct investment (FDI) stock increased by 5.8% year-on-year, reaching BHD 17.5 billion. The rise in FDI reflects sustained investor confidence in the Kingdom’s economic fundamentals.
Overall, the robust performance in the third quarter of 2025 highlights the effectiveness of Bahrain’s diversification strategies and aligns with positive economic trends observed across the wider GCC region.
