Environmental protection in Bahrain
Bahrain: Environmental protection was 5.90 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Bahrain, 2000–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 5.90 million for environmental protection in 2020.
The figure is up 24.6% on the previous year and down 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Bahrain peaked at 28.88 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
Bahrain ranks 106th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 8.86 million | — |
| 2006 | 8.26 million | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 11.97 million | +44.9% |
| 2008 | 12.65 million | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 28.88 million | +128.3% |
| 2010 | 11.21 million | -61.2% |
| 2011 | 9.32 million | -16.9% |
| 2012 | 8.03 million | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 7.16 million | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 19.91 million | +178.1% |
| 2015 | 7.11 million | -64.3% |
| 2016 | 6.13 million | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 5.51 million | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 5.74 million | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 4.74 million | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 5.90 million | +24.6% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 5.90 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 0% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 5.90 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.52 billion, 0% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +178.1% | 7.16 million | 19.91 million |
| 2009 | +128.3% | 12.65 million | 28.88 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.06 million | 0 | 28.88 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.49 million | 4.74 million | 19.91 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.90 million | 5.90 million | 5.90 million | 1 |
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More public sector data for Bahrain
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Bahrain?
- Environmental protection in Bahrain was 5.90 million in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 28.88 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Bahrain rank for environmental protection?
- Bahrain ranks 106th out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).