Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain
Bahrain: Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario was 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
0.821 births per woman in last 5 years
World rank
177th
of 200 countries
All-time high
7.17 births per woman in last 5 years
in 1960
All-time low
0.821 births per woman in last 5 years
in 2100
Years of data
30
1955–2100
Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain, 1955–2100
Source: Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in births per woman in last 5 years.
Analysis
In 2100, projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain stood at 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain peaked at 7.17 births per woman in last 5 years in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years, in 2100.
Bahrain ranks 177th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | births per woman in last 5 years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 7.16 births per woman in last 5 years | — |
| 1960 | 7.17 births per woman in last 5 years | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 7.1 births per woman in last 5 years | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 6.8 births per woman in last 5 years | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 6.12 births per woman in last 5 years | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 5.3 births per woman in last 5 years | -13.3% |
| 1985 | 4.55 births per woman in last 5 years | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 4.09 births per woman in last 5 years | -10.1% |
| 1995 | 3.51 births per woman in last 5 years | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 2.96 births per woman in last 5 years | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 2.71 births per woman in last 5 years | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 2.32 births per woman in last 5 years | -14.4% |
| 2015 | 2.13 births per woman in last 5 years | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 2 births per woman in last 5 years | -6.0% |
| 2025 | 1.73 births per woman in last 5 years | -13.5% |
| 2030 | 1.52 births per woman in last 5 years | -12.1% |
| 2035 | 1.36 births per woman in last 5 years | -10.3% |
| 2040 | 1.25 births per woman in last 5 years | -8.5% |
| 2045 | 1.2 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.8% |
| 2050 | 1.17 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.0% |
| 2055 | 1.1 births per woman in last 5 years | -5.7% |
| 2060 | 1.03 births per woman in last 5 years | -6.2% |
| 2065 | 0.991 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.9% |
| 2070 | 0.964 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.7% |
| 2075 | 0.949 births per woman in last 5 years | -1.6% |
| 2080 | 0.927 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.3% |
| 2085 | 0.902 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.7% |
| 2090 | 0.872 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.3% |
| 2095 | 0.843 births per woman in last 5 years | -3.3% |
| 2100 | 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years | -2.6% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.15 births per woman in last 5 years, 72% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.931 births per woman in last 5 years, 88% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.16 births per woman in last 5 years | 7.16 births per woman in last 5 years | 7.16 births per woman in last 5 years | 1 |
| 1960s | 7.14 births per woman in last 5 years | 7.1 births per woman in last 5 years | 7.17 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.46 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.12 births per woman in last 5 years | 6.8 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.93 births per woman in last 5 years | 4.55 births per woman in last 5 years | 5.3 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.8 births per woman in last 5 years | 3.51 births per woman in last 5 years | 4.09 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.84 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.71 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.96 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.22 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.13 births per woman in last 5 years | 2.32 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.86 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.73 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2030s | 1.44 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.36 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.52 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2040s | 1.23 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.2 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.25 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2050s | 1.13 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.1 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.17 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2060s | 1.01 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.991 births per woman in last 5 years | 1.03 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2070s | 0.9565 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.949 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.964 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2080s | 0.9145 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.902 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.927 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2090s | 0.8575 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.843 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.872 births per woman in last 5 years | 2 |
| 2100s | 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years | 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 174 Bahamas 0.833 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 175 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.83 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 176 Malawi 0.827 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 178 Costa Rica 0.82 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 178 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0.82 births per woman in last 5 years compare
- 180 Liberia 0.819 births per woman in last 5 years compare
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain?
- Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario in Bahrain was 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest projections of the fertility rate by education scenario recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 7.17 births per woman in last 5 years in 1960.
- What is the lowest projections of the fertility rate by education scenario recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.821 births per woman in last 5 years in 2100.
- How does Bahrain rank for projections of the fertility rate by education scenario?
- Bahrain ranks 177th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is projections of the fertility rate by education scenario rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Projections of the fertility rate by education scenario. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average number of children born in the last 5-year period to the women of reproductive age (15-49).