Population

BahrainvsUnited Arab Emirates
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
United Arab Emirates is higher
Nominal GDP
United Arab Emirates is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The United Arab Emirates’ population is 592% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 9,397,730.
Surface area
The United Arab Emirates’ surface area is about 123× that of Bahrain, a difference of 97,848 km².
Population density
Bahrain’s population density is about 17.8× that of the United Arab Emirates, a difference of 1,874 /km².
Nominal GDP
The United Arab Emirates’ nominal GDP is about 11.7× that of Bahrain, a difference of $505.22 billion.
GDP per capita
The United Arab Emirates’ GDP per capita is 70% higher than that of Bahrain, a difference of $20,620.
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
Abu Dhabi
Population
1,588,670
10,986,400
Surface area
800 km²
98,648 km²
Population density
1,986 /km²
111 /km²
Nominal GDP
$47.11 billion · 2024
$552.32 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$29,654 · 2024
$50,274 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب
United Arab Emirates dirham · AED · إ.د
Nationality
Bahraini
Emirati, Emirian, Emiri
Phone code
+973
+971
Internet domain
.bh
.ae
ISO codes
BH / BHR
AE / ARE
Time zone
Asia/Bahrain
Asia/Dubai
Native name
البحرين
دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
| Measure | Bahrain | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama | Abu Dhabi |
| Population | 1,588,670 | 10,986,400 |
| Surface area | 800 km² | 98,648 km² |
| Population density | 1,986 /km² | 111 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $47.11 billion · 2024 | $552.32 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $29,654 · 2024 | $50,274 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب | United Arab Emirates dirham · AED · إ.د |
| Nationality | Bahraini | Emirati, Emirian, Emiri |
| Phone code | +973 | +971 |
| Internet domain | .bh | .ae |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR | AE / ARE |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain | Asia/Dubai |
| Native name | البحرين | دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة |
Compare a different pair
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
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 United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.
Full United Arab Emirates profile →Bahrain & United Arab Emirates: 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 United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a recorded population of approximately 10,986,400 people.
How big is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates covers an area of about 98,648 km².
What is the population density of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population density of roughly 111 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $552.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a GDP per capita of approximately $50,274.
What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), with the symbol إ.د.
Where is United Arab Emirates located?
United Arab Emirates is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of United Arab Emirates?
The native name of United Arab Emirates is دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
What are people from United Arab Emirates called?
People from United Arab Emirates are referred to as Emirati, Emirian, Emiri.
What is the phone calling code for United Arab Emirates?
The international dialing code for United Arab Emirates is +971.
What is the internet domain for United Arab Emirates?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Arab Emirates is .ae.
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates uses the Asia/Dubai time zone.
What is United Arab Emirates known for?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in Western Asia located at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran.