MENA Newswire, MANAMA: Bahrain recorded real economic growth of 4.0 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued expansion across both oil and non-oil activities, according to official national accounts data released on Tuesday. Gross Domestic Product at constant prices increased by 4.0 percent compared with the same period in 2024, while GDP measured at current prices rose by 4.5 percent, indicating higher overall economic output in both real and nominal terms during the July to September period.
The figures were published by the Information and eGovernment Authority, which compiles quarterly national accounts in line with internationally recognised statistical standards. The data showed that economic growth was broad-based, with all major sectors recording positive performance compared with the third quarter of the previous year. The results underscore sustained activity across services, industry and hydrocarbons during the reporting period.
The non-oil sector, which represents a significant share of economic activity in Bahrain, expanded by 3.1 percent at constant prices year on year. At current prices, non-oil activities grew by 4.9 percent, reflecting higher nominal output across a range of service-based sectors. The data indicate continued contributions from domestic demand and services-related activity during the quarter.
Oil-related activities also supported overall growth during the third quarter. The oil sector recorded an increase of 9.3 percent at constant prices compared with the same period in 2024, reflecting higher real output volumes. At current prices, oil sector growth stood at 2.3 percent year on year. The divergence between constant and current price growth reflects prevailing price conditions during the quarter, while confirming a positive contribution from hydrocarbons to headline GDP growth.
Real estate leads sector level growth
Sector-level data at constant prices showed that real estate activities recorded the strongest growth during the quarter, expanding by 5.4 percent compared with the third quarter of 2024. Financial and insurance activities followed with growth of 5.0 percent, continuing their role as a key component of Bahrain’s services-driven economy. Education services also posted an increase of 4.8 percent, reflecting higher activity levels during the reporting period.
Transportation and storage activities expanded by 4.4 percent at constant prices year on year, supported by increased movement of goods and services. The sector’s performance contributed to the overall growth of the non-oil economy, alongside gains recorded across other service and production activities. The iGA stated that all measured economic activities maintained positive growth momentum relative to the same quarter last year.
At current prices, the overall increase of 4.5 percent in GDP reflected both higher output volumes and price effects across the economy. The stronger nominal growth in the non-oil sector, at 4.9 percent, indicated that services and other non-hydrocarbon activities translated into higher economic value during the quarter. Oil sector growth at current prices remained positive, though more moderate, in line with market price movements during the period.
Quarterly data compiled to global standards
The iGA data form part of Bahrain’s regular quarterly national accounts reporting, which provides a detailed breakdown of economic performance by sector. The authority stated that the figures are compiled using established methodologies to ensure consistency across reporting periods and comparability with international data sets. The third-quarter results offer an official snapshot of economic conditions during the period and contribute to the broader assessment of Bahrain’s economic performance over the course of 2025.
The data were disseminated through official statistical channels and reported by the Bahrain News Agency, which cited the iGA release. The quarterly GDP figures are used by policymakers, institutions and analysts as a benchmark for assessing economic activity and sectoral performance within the kingdom, providing a factual account of output trends without adjustment for seasonal or external factors.