Bahrain Total fertility rate 2026: 1.77 per woman
Bahrain's total fertility rate in 2026 is 1.77 per woman (estimate), down 0.8% from 2025. It ranks #127 of 236 countries.
The total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime, reflecting population growth and demographic trends. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing economic development, healthcare needs, and societal changes across countries.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Bahrain ranks (2026)
#127 of 236- #125
Tunisia1.81 per woman - #126
Bulgaria1.81 per woman - #127
Bahrain1.77 per woman - #128
Montenegro1.77 per woman - #129
North Korea1.76 per woman
Total fertility rate over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.77 per woman | 0.01 per woman | -0.82% | |
| 2025 | 1.78 per woman | 0.02 per woman | -1.13% | |
| 2024 | 1.8 per woman | 0.02 per woman | -1.04% | |
| 2023 | 1.82 per woman | 0.02 per woman | -0.82% | |
| 2022 | 1.84 per woman | 0.01 per woman | -0.72% | |
| 2021 | 1.85 per woman | 0.01 per woman | -0.40% | |
| 2020 | 1.86 per woman | +0.02 per woman | +0.91% | |
| 2019 | 1.84 per woman | 0.07 per woman | -3.56% | |
| 2018 | 1.91 per woman | 0.07 per woman | -3.71% | |
| 2017 | 1.98 per woman | 0.06 per woman | -2.80% | |
| 2016 | 2.04 per woman | 0.07 per woman | -3.37% | |
| 2015 | 2.11 per woman | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Bahrain: Total fertility rate. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/bahrain/total-fertility-rate
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bahrain Total fertility rate
What is Bahrain's total fertility rate in 2026?▾
Bahrain's total fertility rate is 1.77 per woman in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Bahrain's total fertility rate increasing or decreasing?▾
Bahrain's total fertility rate fell by 0.8% from 2025 (1.78 per woman) to 2026 (1.77 per woman). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 13.3%.
How does Bahrain rank for total fertility rate?▾
In 2026, Bahrain has the 127th highest total fertility rate out of 236 countries with data.
What was Bahrain's total fertility rate in 2015?▾
In 2015, Bahrain's total fertility rate was 2.11 per woman. By 2026 it fell by 16.2%.
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