Bahrain invests 29.28% of GDP in 2024, fourth in Arab world
Bahrain put 29.28 per cent of its economy into investment in 2024, according to IMF data. The share places the kingdom fourth in the Arab world, after Algeria, Libya, and Saudi Arabia, and 37th out of 170 countries worldwide. It sits above the global average of 23.62 per cent.
Investment here means spending on factories, equipment, buildings, and infrastructure, as well as additions to stock. Sales of valuable items such as art and jewellery are netted off.
Beyond oil
The figures line up with an effort to widen the economy beyond oil by building up financial services, tourism, and manufacturing. A high investment share helps bring in foreign capital, create jobs, and sharpen the economy’s edge.
Policy has focused on modern infrastructure, support for new ideas, and the spread of digital technology across sectors. That leaves more room for small and medium-sized firms to grow.
International bodies often take high investment rates as a sign that an economy can sustain growth, raise productivity, and keep steadier conditions.
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