Bahrain economic yearbook 2014

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. National centre for statistics and information, statistical year book 2019 2019. Bikas joshi visited manama from april 30may 15, 2018 to conduct discussions for the 2018 article iv consultation. Bahraini and gcc nationals are permitted to own land in all areas of bahrain. 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 bahrain economic development board is publishing a bahrain economic 2014 quarterly. 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 level of compliance with international accounting. We face big challenges to help the worlds poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth. Overview of the requirements for setting up business in bahrain 1. If you have additional information about anyone listed below or know of someone that needs to be added, please contact the webmaster. More than ever, the oecd yearbook and our awardwinning quarterly, the oecd observer, help busy policymakers stay ahead of todays pressing challenges.

Bahrain economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. The direction of trade statistics yearbook gives seven years of data for about 184 countries and two sets of world and area summaries. 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. Bahrain economic growth the economy will struggle this year, hampered by the spread of coronavirus, related containment measures and regional geopolitical instability. The book includes statistical data on the gcc countries for the years. 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. Bahrain maintained an expansionary fiscal stance since 2009 resulting in general government deficits. Oecd factbook 2014 is a comprehensive annual statistical publication. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the imf, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available. A public survey was conducted in 14th february 2001 which revealed the approval of the people of bahrain with a rate of 98.

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. Transparency international, corruption perceptions index 2016. Abu dhabis 2017 gdp estimates at current prices was aed 832,470 million compared with aed 760,396 million in. Subsequently, from this collaboration, two publications evolved. 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. The countrys capital, manama is home to many large financial structures. 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. 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. Economic survey hies, 2014, labour force survey lfs, 2014, pakistan employment trend 2014 and compendium on gender statistics of pakistan, 2014.

Bahrain s economy continued to be negatively affected by the lower hydrocarbon prices. Oil and natural gas play a dominant role in bahrain s economy. Country report bahrain raboresearch economic research. General economic conditions in 2014, the gross domestic product gdp of the mena. Since the late 20th century, bahrain has heavily invested in the banking and tourism sectors. 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 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. Head of the sector for socio economic problems, center for development and modernization studies, imemo ras. Its objective is to inform about the detailed merchandise and services imports and exports of individual countries areas by commodity and. The oecd observer, oecds quarterly magazine presents concise, uptodate and authoritative analysis of crucial world economic and social issues.

Risks of significant discontinuities seem to have abated somewhat and. Government finance statistics yearbook, 2014 the imf government finance statistics contains statistical data on government financial operations for 156 countries. Sectorspecific andor company type restrictions may apply. In per capita terms, bahrains economy ranks much higher.

As such, the budget deficit is expected to increase from 2. Hasan sahwan, author at webcentric marketing, branding. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of bahrain economy 2020 information contained here. 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. Bahrain economic quarterly september 2016 please refer to the disclaimer at the end of the ocument. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of topics including new indicators on trade in value added and climate change. Economic, environmental and social statistics oecd factbook 2014 is a comprehensive annual statistical publication. The 2014 international trade statistics yearbook 2014 itsy is the sixtythird edition of this yearbook. 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. The department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. Pdf 2014 minerals yearbook middle east and north africa. Data are provided for all oecd member countries including area totals, and for brazil, china, india. The gross domestic product gdp in bahrain was worth 39. Nations department of economic and social affairs, 2014, table.

Annual statistical yearbook gcc statistical center. According to preliminary accounting, the gross domestic product gdp 5 of the year was 63,646. Page 2 of 34 summa ry nonoil growth rebounds in q2 the summer months have been characterized by relative continuity for the global. The government will maintain a hardline approach to dealing with unrest, attempting to eliminate the mainstream political opposition. United nations ilibrary african statistical yearbook 2014.

Economic development economic conditions economics general economics macroeconomics. In the last few years lower world energy prices have generated sizable budget deficits about 10% of gdp in 2017 alone. Real gdp growth projections have been revised down to 1. The bahraini currency is the secondhighestvalued currency unit in the world. An international monetary fund imf mission led by mr.

The countrys economy continued its upward trajectory in 2018 with a real gdp growth rate estimated at %1. Of this total, the value added of the primary industry was 5,833. Nobuaki 2014, marking economic growth and social progress in oecd observer no 298, q1. 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 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. Where reported, the database contains time series from 1972 onwards using the government finance statistics manual 2014 gfsm 2014 framework. Bahrain economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate. In february 2014 the king of bahrain hamad ben isa alhalifa made his first royal. Central agency for public mobilization and statistics, statistical yearbook 2019 industry and energy 2019. 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. This is a chapter of the jordan statistical yearbook 2014 publication, which. 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. 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.

Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about bahrain. The yearbook also presents data on immigration enforcement actions, including apprehensions and. 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. The bahrain economic development board is here to give you the information and guidance you. This section includes data on industrial statistics at. Balance of payments statistics yearbook, 2014 paperback. Continued efforts to improve the business climate should help economic diversification and create jobs. The national action charter is a political document issued in december 2000. Albania institute for contemporary studies isb artan hoxha, president. Bahrain global economic prospects examines trends for the world economy and how they affect developing countries. The demographic yearbook census datasets cover a wide range of additional topics including economic activity, educational attainment, household characteristics, housing. 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. Bahrain is one of the vulnerable countries in the gcc group due to its limited savings, low reserves and high debt levels. Bahrains economic outlook spring 2016 the latest mena economic monitor report spring 2016, expects bahrains growth to be at 2.

Moreover, the number of coronavirus cases nationally has climbed in recent weeks, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures such as international travel restrictions. The growth momentum has slowed, following the drop in oil prices. The 2014 international trade statistics yearbook 2014 itsy is the sixtythird. In the last few years lower world energy prices have generated sizable budget deficits about 10%. Fiscal expenditures on oil and gas subsidies are projected in bahrain s budget to rise from usd 2. The report includes countryspecific threeyear forecasts for major macroeconomic indicators, including commodity and financial markets. 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.

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. Algeria, bahrain, egypt, iran, iraq, israel, jordan, kuwait, lebanon, libya. Bahrain gdp annual growth rate 20002019 data 20202022. Bahrain nonetheless has one of the most diversified economies in the gulf, with strong banking and tourism sectors. Yearbook of immigration statistics 2014 homeland security. Bahrain economic quarterly september 2016 please refer to the disclaimer at the end of the document. 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. Economic growth is expected to moderate over the forecast period. Imf staff completes 2017 article iv mission to bahrain. The statistical yearbook 2014 collates information on a range of measurable activities. Bahrain is expected to continue to run significant fiscal deficits over the next few years, currently estimated at 16. 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. Find out the latest in bahrain s investment and business news.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bahrain has grown successfully over the past several years. United nations, department of economic and social affairs. Bahrain economic yearbook 2020wcm agency built by wcm agency. Minerals in the national economy in 2014, bahrain s real gross domestic product gdp increased by 4. You can find the data using search, dashboards, maps, data analysis and other. 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. 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. Imf staff completes 2018 article iv mission to bahrain. Data are from nationwide population censuses or are estimates, some of which are based. 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. The nonoil sectors, manufacturing industries, and the financial sector have. Global competitiveness report 20142015 reports world.

Global risks and weakerthanexpected performance of the us economy in the first half of the year have further justified such decisions. The demographic yearbook disseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce, as well as respective rates, on an annual basis. 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. 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. Kingdom of bahrain economic yearbook pdf free download. This statistic shows the unemployment rate in bahrain from 1999 to 2019. In 2019, the unemployment rate in bahrain was at approximately 0. The global competitiveness report imd business school. Bahrain economic quarterly the economic development. The productivity level also determines the rates of return obtained by investments in an economy, which in. 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. Bahrain djibouti egypt georgia iran, islamic republic of iraq jordan kazakhstan kuwait kyrgyzstan lebanon. The level of productivity, in turn, sets the level of prosperity that can be reached by an economy.

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. Arab countries of persian gulf course to asia west east russia 2014. 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. Invest in bahrains economy the economic development board. Global finance magazine bahrain gdp and economic data. United nations office of drugs and crime, homicide statistics 2015.

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. Find out the latest in bahrains investment and business news. 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. The government is by far the countrys largest employer. Despite the governments past efforts to diversify the economy, oil still comprises 85% of bahraini budget revenues.

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. A statistical yearbook 2014 current chinese economic report series 2015th edition. The economy of bahrain is heavily dependent upon oil and gas. The country was not a significant supplier of minerals in 2014, but.