## Kingdom of Bahrain and the IMF

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**Canonical URL:** [Kingdom of Bahrain and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/bhr)

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### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : -0.5
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.4
- Country Population: 1.652 million
- Date of Membership: September 7, 1972
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/01/27/pr-26023-the-kingdom-of-bahrain-imf-executive-board-concludes-2025-article-iv-consultation): January 27, 2026
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 455.33 million
- Quota (SDR): 395.0 million

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### Recent Executive Board Action
- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the consideration of the 2025 Article IV Consultation for the Kingdom of Bahrain on January 23, 2026.
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on January 23, 2026.

### Article IV Consultation: Mandate and Process
- Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.
- IMF appraisal involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.
- IMF economists typically visit the member country, usually once a year, to collect and analyze data and hold discussions with government and central bank officials.
- After the country visit, IMF staff submit a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion; the Board’s views are subsequently summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.

### Publication Status of Staff Report
- The authorities have not consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for Board consideration.
- Under the IMF's Articles of Agreement, publication of documents that pertain to member countries is voluntary and requires the member’s consent.

### Navigation Topics Related to the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Executive Board Calendar
- Board Discussions on Kingdom of Bahrain
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Contact Us

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/bhr#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Kingdom of Bahrain](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=B)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/01/27/pr-26023-the-kingdom-of-bahrain-imf-executive-board-concludes-2025-article-iv-consultation)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/bhr_