Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Lebanon is higher
Nominal GDP
Bahrain is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Lebanon’s population is 265% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 4,217,292.
Surface area
Lebanon’s surface area is about 13.1× that of Bahrain, a difference of 9,650 km².
Population density
Bahrain’s population density is 257% higher than that of Lebanon, a difference of 1,430 /km².
Nominal GDP
Bahrain’s nominal GDP is 135% larger than that of Lebanon, a difference of $27.03 billion.
GDP per capita
Bahrain’s GDP per capita is 753% higher than that of Lebanon, a difference of $26,176.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Manama
Beirut
Population
1,588,670
5,805,962
Surface area
800 km²
10,450 km²
Population density
1,986 /km²
556 /km²
Nominal GDP
$47.11 billion · 2024
$20.08 billion · 2023
GDP per capita
$29,654 · 2024
$3,478 · 2023
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب
Lebanese pound · LBP · £
Nationality
Bahraini
Lebanese
Phone code
+973
+961
Internet domain
.bh
.lb
ISO codes
BH / BHR
LB / LBN
Time zone
Asia/Bahrain
Asia/Beirut
Native name
البحرين
لبنان
| Measure | Bahrain | Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama | Beirut |
| Population | 1,588,670 | 5,805,962 |
| Surface area | 800 km² | 10,450 km² |
| Population density | 1,986 /km² | 556 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $47.11 billion · 2024 | $20.08 billion · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $29,654 · 2024 | $3,478 · 2023 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب | Lebanese pound · LBP · £ |
| Nationality | Bahraini | Lebanese |
| Phone code | +973 | +961 |
| Internet domain | .bh | .lb |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR | LB / LBN |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain | Asia/Beirut |
| Native name | البحرين | لبنان |
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Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
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Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is known for its ancient history, diverse society, and strategic position.
Full Lebanon profile →Bahrain & Lebanon: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.
How big is Bahrain?
Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².
What is the population density of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.
What currency is used in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.
Where is Bahrain located?
Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Bahrain?
The native name of Bahrain is البحرين.
What are people from Bahrain called?
People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.
What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?
The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.
What is the internet domain for Bahrain?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.
What is Bahrain known for?
Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
What is the population of Lebanon?
Lebanon has a recorded population of approximately 5,805,962 people.
How big is Lebanon?
Lebanon covers an area of about 10,450 km².
What is the population density of Lebanon?
Lebanon has a population density of roughly 556 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Lebanon?
Lebanon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.08 billion as of 2023.
What is the GDP per capita of Lebanon?
Lebanon has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,478.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (LBP), with the symbol £.
Where is Lebanon located?
Lebanon is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Lebanon?
The native name of Lebanon is لبنان.
What are people from Lebanon called?
People from Lebanon are referred to as Lebanese.
What is the phone calling code for Lebanon?
The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961.
What is the internet domain for Lebanon?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Lebanon is .lb.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
Lebanon uses the Asia/Beirut time zone.
What is Lebanon known for?
Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is known for its ancient history, diverse society, and strategic position.