Other expense in Bahrain
Bahrain: Other expense was -9.26 million current LCU in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Other expense in Bahrain, 2004–2015
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2015, other expense in Bahrain stood at -9.26 million current LCU.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 130.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other expense in Bahrain peaked at 137.10 million current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, -10.07 million current LCU, in 2014.
Bahrain ranks 149th of 149 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other expense in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 137.10 million current LCU | — |
| 2005 | 30.57 million current LCU | -77.7% |
| 2006 | 15.01 million current LCU | -50.9% |
| 2007 | 59.68 million current LCU | +297.6% |
| 2008 | 18.97 million current LCU | -68.2% |
| 2009 | 26.70 million current LCU | +40.7% |
| 2010 | 24.99 million current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 27.56 million current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2012 | -1.39 million current LCU | -105.1% |
| 2013 | -2.65 million current LCU | +90.0% |
| 2014 | -10.07 million current LCU | +280.0% |
| 2015 | -9.26 million current LCU | -8.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's -9.26 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.99 billion current LCU. (56 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's -9.26 million current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.55 billion current LCU. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.01 million current LCU | 15.01 million current LCU | 137.10 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.86 million current LCU | -10.07 million current LCU | 27.56 million current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 146 Kiribati 10.69 million current LCU compare
- 147 Belize 906,000 current LCU
- 148 Seychelles 800,000 current LCU
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other expense in Bahrain?
- Other expense in Bahrain was -9.26 million current LCU in 2015, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other expense recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 137.10 million current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest other expense recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.07 million current LCU in 2014.
- How does Bahrain rank for other expense?
- Bahrain ranks 149th out of 149 countries with data for 2015.
- Is other expense rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 130.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other expense (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.