FX.co ★ Bahrain Economy Grows 2.7% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2025, Bahrain's economy expanded by 2.7% compared to the same period the previous year, representing a slowdown from the 3.4% growth observed in the previous quarter, according to preliminary figures. The data reveals a deceleration in key sectors, with public administration growth dropping to 0.9% from 4.7%, construction easing to 5.4% from 6.8%, transportation and storage reducing to 1.9% from a substantial 11.0%, and information and communication falling to 1.4% from a robust 12.4%. Manufacturing experienced a contraction, decreasing by 0.4% from a previous increase of 7.0%. Conversely, certain sectors experienced notable growth, with financial and insurance activities rising to 7.5% from 4.8%, real estate improving to 2.0% from 0.9%, and accommodation and food services surging to 10.3% from 6.1%. Both the oil and non-oil sectors contributed to the growth, with oil increasing by 5.3% and the non-oil sector by 2.2%.