Population
Qatar is higher
Qatar records 2,857,822, about 1.80× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Qatar is higher
Qatar records 11,490 km², about 14.4× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Qatar is higher
Qatar records $219.16 billion, about 4.65× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇶🇦 Qatar2,857,822
Qatar’s population is 80% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 1,269,152.
Surface area
🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇶🇦 Qatar11,490 km²
Qatar’s surface area is about 14.4× that of Bahrain, a difference of 10,690 km².
Population density
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇶🇦 Qatar249 /km²
Bahrain’s population density is 698% higher than that of Qatar, a difference of 1,737 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$219.16 billion · 2024
Qatar’s nominal GDP is 365% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of $172.05 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$76,689 · 2024
Qatar’s GDP per capita is 159% higher than that of Bahrain, a difference of $47,035.
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
Doha
Population
1,588,670
2,857,822
Surface area
800 km²
11,490 km²
Population density
1,986 /km²
249 /km²
Nominal GDP
$47.11 billion · 2024
$219.16 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$29,654 · 2024
$76,689 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب
Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر
Nationality
Bahraini
Qatari
Phone code
+973
+974
Internet domain
.bh
.qa
ISO codes
BH / BHR
QA / QAT
Time zone
Asia/Bahrain
Asia/Qatar
Native name
البحرين
قطر
| Measure | Bahrain | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama | Doha |
| Population | 1,588,670 | 2,857,822 |
| Surface area | 800 km² | 11,490 km² |
| Population density | 1,986 /km² | 249 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $47.11 billion · 2024 | $219.16 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $29,654 · 2024 | $76,689 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب | Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر |
| Nationality | Bahraini | Qatari |
| Phone code | +973 | +974 |
| Internet domain | .bh | .qa |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR | QA / QAT |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain | Asia/Qatar |
| Native name | البحرين | قطر |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Bahrain
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.
Full Bahrain profile →About Qatar
Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.
Full Qatar profile →Bahrain & Qatar: 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 Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
What is the population of Qatar?
Qatar has a recorded population of approximately 2,857,822 people.
How big is Qatar?
Qatar covers an area of about 11,490 km².
What is the population density of Qatar?
Qatar has a population density of roughly 249 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Qatar?
Qatar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $219.16 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Qatar?
Qatar has a GDP per capita of approximately $76,689.
What currency is used in Qatar?
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), with the symbol ق.ر.
Where is Qatar located?
Qatar is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Qatar?
The native name of Qatar is قطر.
What are people from Qatar called?
People from Qatar are referred to as Qatari.
What is the phone calling code for Qatar?
The international dialing code for Qatar is +974.
What is the internet domain for Qatar?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar is .qa.
What time zone is Qatar in?
Qatar uses the Asia/Qatar time zone.
What is Qatar known for?
Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.