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In 2026, Bahrain sees net immigration of 14,280 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 840,202, about 52% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 742,114 people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+14,280
Net migration rate
+8.5 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
840,202
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 52% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.