Bahrain economic yearbook 2014

The country was not a significant supplier of minerals in 2014, but. Mediterranean yearbook 2018 307 mena economic diversification strategies the drop in oil prices that started in 2014 has func tioned as a catalyst for new thinking throughout the mena oil exporters about the unsustainability of their high reliance on oil and about the consequent needs for economic diversification elkatiri, 2016. Bahrain global economic prospects examines trends for the world economy and how they affect developing countries. Continued efforts to improve the business climate should help economic diversification and create jobs. Annual statistical yearbook gcc statistical center. The national action charter is a political document issued in december 2000. Over the 12 months to october 2018, price change for consumer goods and services excluding housing in the gulf cooperation council countries rose by 4. Fiscal expenditures on oil and gas subsidies are projected in bahrain s budget to rise from usd 2. Moreover, the number of coronavirus cases nationally has climbed in recent weeks, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures such as international travel restrictions. Apr 10, 2017 the views expressed in this statement are those of the imf staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the imfs executive board. Economic, environmental and social statistics oecd factbook 2014 is a comprehensive annual statistical publication.

The imf publishes a range of time series data on imf lending, exchange rates and other economic and financial indicators. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of topics including new indicators on trade in value added and climate change. The yearbook also presents data on immigration enforcement actions, including apprehensions and. The bahrain economic development board is publishing a bahrain economic 2014 quarterly. Economic development economic conditions economics general economics macroeconomics. Central agency for public mobilization and statistics, statistical yearbook 2019 industry and energy 2019. National centre for statistics and information ncsi, 2014 the ncsi is continuing its efforts to update and develop the contents of the book and its presentation style, aiming to cover all the economic and social activities in order to provide all the required statistical data which is necessary for both the public and private sectors, the establishments, individuals and groups of researchers, scholars and others. The world economic forums global competitiveness network is pleased to acknowledge and thank the following organizations as its valued partner institutes, without whom the realization of the global competitiveness report 20092010would not have been feasible.

Table 6 demographic yearbook 2014 table 6 presents total population by sex for as many years as possible between 2005 and 2014, as well as urban population as available. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the imfs executive board for discussion and decision. The growth momentum has slowed, following the drop in oil prices. Bahrain economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate. Nations department of economic and social affairs, 2014, table.

Finance, public statistics handbooks, manuals, etc. The 2030 economic vision, launched by his majesty king hamad bin isa al khalifa in october 2008 embodies a comprehensive vision for the kingdom of bahrain that aims at creating a clear approach to develop the kingdoms economy while focusing on the main objective, which aspires to improve the living standards of all bahraini citizens. The ncsi is continuing its efforts to update and develop the contents of the book and its presentation style, aiming to cover all the economic and social activities in order to provide all the required statistical data which is necessary for both the public and private sectors, the establishments, individuals and groups of researchers, scholars and others. Bahrain economic yearbook 2020wcm agency built by wcm agency. The countrys economy continued its upward trajectory in 2018 with a real gdp growth rate estimated at %1. Bahrain economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. The bahraini currency is the secondhighestvalued currency unit in the world. Each issue contains a regular databank of economic and social data and a subscription to the print edition of the oecds observer also includes the annual oecd yearbook as well as online access to all oecd observer issues from its inception in 1962 onwards. Country report 2017 includes bahrain real gross domestic product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, gdp per capita, gdp composition and breakdown by sector.

The economic development board of bahrain is the first point of call for entities wanting to establish their business in bahrain let us help you find the perfect opportunity. In 2019, the unemployment rate in bahrain was at approximately 0. Minerals in the national economy in 2014, bahrain s real gross domestic product gdp increased by 4. The bahrain economic development board is here to give you the information and guidance you. Economic growth is expected to moderate over the forecast period. Bahrain djibouti egypt georgia iran, islamic republic of iraq jordan kazakhstan kuwait kyrgyzstan lebanon. African statistical yearbook 2014 the yearbook series is a result of collaborative efforts by major african regional organizations to set up a joint data collection mechanism of socioeconomic data on african countries, as well as the development of a harmonized database. United nations ilibrary african statistical yearbook 2014. Imf staff completes 2018 article iv mission to bahrain. However, the situation worsened in 2016 with a decline in oil revenues by 10 percent and an overall fiscal deficit estimated at percent of gdp up from 12. The 2014 yearbook of immigration statistics is a compendium of tables that provide data on foreign nationals who are granted lawful permanent residence i. The data portal provides many advanced features for analyzing, visualizing, and reporting statistical data over a period of time, gain access to presentationready graphics and perform comprehensive analysis for bahrain and its districts. Bikas joshi visited manama from april 30may 15, 2018 to conduct discussions for the 2018 article iv consultation.

The level of productivity, in turn, sets the level of prosperity that can be reached by an economy. Where reported, the database contains time series from 1972 onwards using the government finance statistics manual 2014 gfsm 2014 framework. Bahrain has grown successfully over the past several years. Bahrain maintained an expansionary fiscal stance since 2009 resulting in general government deficits. Risks of significant discontinuities seem to have abated somewhat and.

Bahrain has implemented measures that aim to increase the sectors current contribution to the gdp to reach 7% by year 2018, in an aim to implement the governments vision towards diversifying the economy of nonoil sectors and to highlight the kingdom of bahrain as a regional and global tourism hub. The countrys capital, manama is home to many large financial structures. Data are provided for all oecd member countries including area totals, and for brazil, china, india. The economy remains under strain as it enters the second quarter, as measures introduced in q1 to contain the spread of coronavirus, including international travel restrictions and the banning of gatherings of over five people, continue to suppress activity. As such, the budget deficit is expected to increase from 2. Through the pages of the observer oecds experts offer insights on the questions facing the organisations member governments and provide an excellent opportunity for readers to stay ahead of policy debates. General economic conditions in 2014, the gross domestic product gdp of the mena. Bahrain economic quarterly september 2016 please refer to the disclaimer at the end of the ocument. The gross domestic product gdp in bahrain was worth 39.

While accommodative fiscal and monetary policy should cushion the blow, high public debt could limit the extent to which the government can stimulate the economy. Balance of payments statistics yearbook, 2014 paperback. Pdf 2014 minerals yearbook middle east and north africa. The government will maintain a hardline approach to dealing with unrest, attempting to eliminate the mainstream political opposition. Imf staff completes 2017 article iv mission to bahrain. The economic development board of bahrain is the first point of call for entities wanting to establish their business in bahrainlet us help you find the perfect opportunity. In per capita terms, bahrains economy ranks much higher. A public survey was conducted in 14th february 2001 which revealed the approval of the people of bahrain with a rate of 98. Country data report for bahrain, 1996 2014 for a full description of the wgi methodology, and interactive data access, and downloads of the aggregate and individual indicators, please visit. In february 2014 the king of bahrain hamad ben isa alhalifa made his first royal. Subsequently, from this collaboration, two publications evolved. United nations, department of economic and social affairs. This website was created to provide all former students, faculty, and staff with information on upcoming reunions, pictures from previous reunions and assorted links to other information that would be of interest to alumni of the bahrain school.

The global economic backdrop continues to provide grounds for growing optimism in spite of a gradual tightening of the monetary policy stance in the us. Bahrain economic quarterly september 2016 please refer to the disclaimer at the end of the document. Learn more about the bahrain economy, including the population of bahrain, gdp, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the index of economic freedom. Bahraini and gcc nationals are permitted to own land in all areas of bahrain. Find out the latest in bahrains investment and business news. The 2014 international trade statistics yearbook 2014 itsy is the sixtythird edition of this yearbook. Bahrain nonetheless has one of the most diversified economies in the gulf, with strong banking and tourism sectors. The direction of trade statistics yearbook gives seven years of data for about 184 countries and two sets of world and area summaries. The economy will contract sharply in 2020 and bahrain will struggle financially due to the impact of the coronavirus on global demand and slumping oil prices. Economic survey hies, 2014, labour force survey lfs, 2014, pakistan employment trend 2014 and compendium on gender statistics of pakistan, 2014. In the last few years lower world energy prices have generated sizable budget deficits about 10%. Isa adnan budaraj, adel mohammed sarea, the level of compliance with international accounting standard ias 18 by listed firms in bahrain, journal of investment and management. Country report bahrain raboresearch economic research. National centre for statistics and information, statistical year book 2019 2019.

Global competitiveness report 20142015 reports world. The report includes countryspecific threeyear forecasts for major macroeconomic indicators, including commodity and financial markets. Algeria, bahrain, egypt, iran, iraq, israel, jordan, kuwait, lebanon, libya. Home 2011 reunion contact info photos in memory of links this page has been created to honor the memories of alumni, faculty, and staff of the bahrain school. Bahrain s economy continued to be negatively affected by the lower hydrocarbon prices. Economic indicators for bahrain including actual values, historical data charts, an economic calendar, timeseries statistics, business news, long term forecasts and shortterm predictions for bahrain economy. The government is by far the countrys largest employer. Transparency international, corruption perceptions index 2016. Bahrains economic outlook spring 2016 the latest mena economic monitor report spring 2016, expects bahrains growth to be at 2. Head of the sector for socio economic problems, center for development and modernization studies, imemo ras. This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. Page 2 of 34 summa ry nonoil growth rebounds in q2 the summer months have been characterized by relative continuity for the global. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of bahrain economy 2020 information contained here.

Find out the latest in bahrain s investment and business news. Invest in bahrains economy the economic development board. If you have additional information about anyone listed below or know of someone that needs to be added, please contact the webmaster. Bahrain economic growth the economy will struggle this year, hampered by the spread of coronavirus, related containment measures and regional geopolitical instability. Albania institute for contemporary studies isb artan hoxha, president. The economy of bahrain is heavily dependent upon oil and gas. The book includes statistical data on the gcc countries for the years. The oecd observer, oecds quarterly magazine presents concise, uptodate and authoritative analysis of crucial world economic and social issues. Page 3 of 34 g loba l e co no my more of the same the performance of the global economy has continued to follow a well established pattern of. Oecd factbook 2014 is a comprehensive annual statistical publication. This section includes data on industrial statistics at.

Lebanon is the second smallest country, in terms of area, in the middle east and north africa region after bahrain. You can find the data using search, dashboards, maps, data analysis and other. The statistical yearbook 2014 collates information on a range of measurable activities. Global finance magazine bahrain gdp and economic data. Despite the governments past efforts to diversify the economy, oil still comprises 85% of bahraini budget revenues. We face big challenges to help the worlds poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth.

Bahrain gdp annual growth rate 20002019 data 20202022. This statistic shows the unemployment rate in bahrain from 1999 to 2019. This is a chapter of the jordan statistical yearbook 2014 publication, which. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about bahrain economy 2020 should be addressed to the cia or the source cited on each page. The global competitiveness report was originally copublished by the imd world competitiveness center and the world economic forum wef under the title of world competitiveness report. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the imf, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available. Overview of the requirements for setting up business in bahrain 1. Yearbook of immigration statistics 2014 homeland security.

The 2014 international trade statistics yearbook 2014 itsy is the sixtythird. Balance of payments statistics yearbook, 2014 from stabilization to sustainable growth the balance of payments statistics bops yearbook provides tables of data, featuring regional and world totals of balance of payments and iip components and aggregates as well as detailed information in the form of analytical and standard component. The demographic yearbook disseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce, as well as respective rates, on an annual basis. Since the late 20th century, bahrain has heavily invested in the banking and tourism sectors. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The productivity level also determines the rates of return obtained by investments in an economy, which in. Kingdom of bahrain economic yearbook pdf free download. Government finance statistics yearbook, 2014 the imf government finance statistics contains statistical data on government financial operations for 156 countries. Bahrain is one of the vulnerable countries in the gcc group due to its limited savings, low reserves and high debt levels. Its objective is to inform about the detailed merchandise and services imports and exports of individual countries areas by commodity and.

Nobuaki 2014, marking economic growth and social progress in oecd observer no 298, q1. Areas at the commune level satisfying the following three conditions. Data are from nationwide population censuses or are estimates, some of which are based. An international monetary fund imf mission led by mr. The global competitiveness report imd business school.

Real gdp growth projections have been revised down to 1. United nations office of drugs and crime, homicide statistics 2015. The demographic yearbook census datasets cover a wide range of additional topics including economic activity, educational attainment, household characteristics, housing. Oil and natural gas play a dominant role in bahrain s economy.

The oecd yearbook 2014 also presents country snapshots for 40 economies with data and commentary from selected oecd publications. More than ever, the oecd yearbook and our awardwinning quarterly, the oecd observer, help busy policymakers stay ahead of todays pressing challenges. The manufacturing and mining sector accounted for nearly 39% of the gdp in 2014, including 12% from the aluminum industry, which employed more than 5,000 people. The department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about bahrain.

Sectorspecific andor company type restrictions may apply. Hasan sahwan, author at webcentric marketing, branding. Arab countries of persian gulf course to asia west east russia 2014. According to preliminary accounting, the gross domestic product gdp 5 of the year was 63,646. Bahrain economic quarterly the economic development. Bahrain is expected to continue to run significant fiscal deficits over the next few years, currently estimated at 16. In the last few years lower world energy prices have generated sizable budget deficits about 10% of gdp in 2017 alone. Table 1 demographic yearbook 2014 table 1 presents for the world and major areas and regions estimates of the order of magnitude of population size, rates of population increase, crude birth and death rates, surface area as well as population density. Global risks and weakerthanexpected performance of the us economy in the first half of the year have further justified such decisions.